Kalben – a well-known singer from Türkiye had the opportunity to visit Baku, Azerbaijan for the first time in her career. The talented musician revealed how it took her five albums before she finally made it to the city. She …
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A survey has been launched to investigate the situation of discrimination, violence, and other violations of rights against LGBTIQ+ citizens based on their gender identity and sexual orientation. The survey aims to collect data that can be used to develop …
Fighting Against Exploitative Power and Conservatism Questioning the Complementarity of the Movements Inclusivity of the Local Feminist Movement Proposals for Effective Collaboration On March 9th, the Baku Community Space hosted a panel discussion on the intersection of feminist and LGBTQI+ …
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During the recent march for women’s rights in Azerbaijan, feminists and LGBTI+s were pushed by the police, causing some protestors’ conditions to worsen. Witnesses reported that the police crowd was pushing and shoving the protesters, and the feminists were caught …
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The feminist community in Azerbaijan has announced plans to hold a march “8 Marş – Yaşamaq İsrəyirik” – “8 March – We Want to Live” on March 8, in honour of International Women’s Day. The march comes at a time …
The “8 March – We Want to Live” march, organised by feminists in Azerbaijan, is set to take place on March 8th, International Women’s Day. This march has been an annual event for the past five years and aims to …
A poster that reads “Kuirlər Oyaqdır, Feminist Hərəkata Dayaqdır” was hung over a bridge located in Baku’s Central Park. The poster, which translates to “Queers are Awake and, United with Feminists We Stand,” has garnered attention and pointed out a …
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Feminist Community Marches for Women’s Rights and Safety in Azerbaijan Dozens Take to the Streets Demanding Action Against Gender-Based Violence Rising Violence Against Women and Political Retaliation Sparks Outrage March Organisers Call for Implementation of Policies and Conventions Protesters Vow …
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“This year, we have seen violence become more and more planned and deadly, making LGBTI people feel unsafe in countries across Europe.” LGBTQI+ umbrella organisation, ILGA-Europe, announced that in 2022, hatred against LGBTQI+ across the region has reached the stage …
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Karmen, a 19-year-old trans woman, was sexually harassed on August 11 in the Baku metro. According to the victim, the metro was busy, so she decided to get on the next one after leaving several trains. Right after getting on …
