Azerbaijan News News Azerbaijan » Religion: Azerbaijan has 96% Muslim population. So why is it banning hijabs in schools?
Azerbaijan's revised school dress code has led some institutions to exclude hijab-wearing students and teachers. The amendment, approved last month, does not explicitly ban the hijab. Instead, it ...
News Azerbaijan » Religion: Ardabil religious groups condemn Azerbaijan’s school hijab restrictions
Religious groups, ritual eulogists and religious poets in Ardabil have condemned restrictions on Islamic hijab for female students in Azerbaijan, expressing solidarity with Muslim families and calling ...
News Azerbaijan » Religion: Tensions with teachers, pupils and Turkiye: Inside Azerbaijan’s hijab row
Teachers fear losing their livelihoods and students risk being excluded as Baku's close ally appears critical.
News Azerbaijan » Religion: Azerbaijan: A beacon of religious tolerance
“We, the Mountain Jews of Azerbaijan, have been living in this land for about 2500 years. During this period, the people of Azerbaijan have embraced us and protected us from dangers. If any Jew ...
News Azerbaijan » Religion: Hijab-wearing girls being denied entry to schools in Azerbaijan amid new uniform rules
Girls wearing hijabs have reportedly been turned away from schools in Azerbaijan following new uniform regulations, sparking protests and raising questions about religious freedom in the ...
News Azerbaijan » Religion: Azerbaijan Protests Against UN Special Rapporteur On Freedom Of Religion Or Belief
Azerbaijan Protests Against UN Special Rapporteur On Freedom Of Religion Or Belief. BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 23. Azerbaijan has voiced its pr ...
News Azerbaijan » Religion: Azerbaijan accuses UN Special Rapporteur on destruction of religious monuments of biased approach
The diplomat stressed that Azerbaijan firmly rejects the allegations put forward in paragraphs 16 and 17 of the above-mentioned report concerning the country.
News Azerbaijan » Religion: Azerbaijan objects to UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief
Azerbaijan has objected to the report of the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief in the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly, Shahriyar Hajiyev, First Secretary of the Permanent ...
News Azerbaijan » Religion: Azerbaijan’s school uniform debate: religious freedom or an instrument of provocation?
Given that Azerbaijan is situated in a geographical region where religious issues are sensitive, as in the Middle East and Asia, it becomes clear why such topics can quickly generate a public response ...
News Azerbaijan » Religion: Religious sects in Turkey should not teach Azerbaijan - Deputy
Mutual accusations voiced in recent days regarding Turkey-Azerbaijan relations and discussions about a unified school uniform in Azerbaijan are on the agenda.