Today, an event dedicated to March 8 - International Women's Day was held at the Botanical Institute of ANAS under the organization of the Trade Union.

The event was opened by the executive director of the institute, doctor of biological sciences Shakir Gasimov, who congratulated the female employees on the occasion of International Women's Day. Talking about the role of women in society and family, the scientist noted that recently the number of women working in the field of science is more than men. The achievements of Azerbaijani women in science and other fields indicate their cultural and intellectual potential.

Head of Systematics and Biodiversity Department, doctor of biological sciences, professor Aydın Askerov talked about the scientific activities of female employees. He noted that as a result of President Ilham Aliyev's policy, equal opportunities have been created for women in all spheres of public life today. Wide representation of women in all fields is a clear example of the respect and attention shown to them at the state level in our country.

The Chairman of the Trade Union Organization of the Institute, PhD in biology Shakar Mukhtarova, congratulated her female colleagues on this day and conveyed her good wishes.

At the end, female employees were presented with gifts.