Facing backlash, Azerbaijan adds women to COP29 summit committee
The spotlight on gender parity follows Mexico's push last year for a crackdown on harassment at U.N. climate talks.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is a transcontinental nation located in the South Caucasus region. A secular republic, its economy is heavily reliant on its vast oil and natural gas reserves, which are the primary source of its export revenues.
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