Facing the State: Police Departments and LGBTQ+s

“Facing the State: Police Departments and LGBTQ+s” film presentation by Nafas LGBTI Azerbaijan Alliance concluded the May 17 – IDAHOBIT Week with events that reflect the reality in the country.

As part of our event, a screening of the film, which covers the experiences of LGBTI+ community in the police departments in Azerbaijan, took place with the financial support of Nafas LGBTI Azerbaijan Alliance. The film was prepared through a small grants competition under the program “LGBTI+s Demand: Mental Health and Justice.”

Following the film, guests, social workers, activists, and psychologists analysed the legal problems faced by LGBTI+ citizens.

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