Trans activist Rauf Heydarov was detained on March 10 after attempting to display a poster in front of the Natavan statue at city center on March 8 in support of 8 imprisoned women journalists. Rauf was charged under Articles 510 …
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We are deeply concerned about the health and well-being of our friends! THEY NEED YOU to follow the case, share widely about this with your contacts in Istanbul, your local media, and your contacts in international human rights organizations #AliveParvinSerbestBırakılsın …
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With this article, we aim to take our readers back to that remarkable day when 14 LGBTI+s stood with courage, making a monumental step for queer representation in Azerbaijan’s electoral process. On the 7th of February 2024, snap presidential elections …
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As we kick off a new academic year, we wish everyone a successful and productive term ahead. For LGBTI+ students, especially those starting their first year, we recognize that university life can sometimes present unique challenges. That’s why we want …
As we mark Pride Month, LGBTQI+ communities worldwide celebrate the achievements and resilience of our movements while recognizing the ongoing challenges our communities face. Despite the challenges of these times when our existence is more at risk, we choose to …
The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is a global occasion that highlights the importance of addressing discrimination and promoting equality for the LGBTI+ community. Despite the challenges of these times, we choose to remain hopeful. Continuing the …
On November 14, 2023, the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism of the UN Human Rights Council held its fourth periodic assessment of the human rights situation in Azerbaijan. The Azerbaijani delegation was led by Samir Sharifov, Deputy Minister of Foreign …
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Azerbaijan’s human rights record will be examined by the UN Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group for the fourth time in November of 2023. From the point of view of advocacy, this UN mechanism is an important …
On the 26th of July 2023, the police raided a birthday celebration, primarily a group of individuals who identified as queer, taking all to the Yasamal district 26th police station. Subsequently, they were subjected to forced medical examinations under the …
The present report is prepared for the 4th cycle of the Universal Periodic Review of Azerbaijan to take place at the 44th session of the United Nations’ Human Rights Council, 6-17 November 2023. The report was submitted jointly with Eurasian …
