Women’s Economic Engagement and Gender Equality in Labour Market in Azerbaijan Republic: Obstacles and Impacts

The role of women in the workforce has evolved continuously over time. The underlying shift in society has given women more clout in current labour market. Regardless of gender, women and men may engage in social, economic, and political life on an equal basis because to the phenomena of gender equality. Nevertheless, despite many nations have implemented advanced policy instruments, it is still difficult for women to enter the workforce. This article is written to draw attention to the issues that prevent women in Azerbaijan from joining or staying in labour market. This article is based on a desktop study that assesses the situations of women in the labour market using secondary sources. These sources contain scholarly and analytical publications that examines at women’s economic engagement and gender inequality. The result of this study indicate the need for policy changes to improve the situation of women in the labour market.