Feminists Answered to FAQs | Video
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…
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“Queers are Awake and, United with Feminists We Stand”
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…
Feminist Community Marches for Women’s Rights and Safety in Azerbaijan
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…
ILGA-Europe: Deadliest Increase in Violence against LGBTQI+s
“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…
How Patriarchy Shapes the Cities | Queer Art Festival Baku
Throughout the summer of 2022, Queer Art Festival Baku carried out workshops on filmmaking and urbanism for around 40 participants. The workshops addressed the challenges marginalised communities face in city design and the built environment. As the continuation of the…
Discussion Points of Internal Premiers | Queer Art Festival Baku
Throughout the summer of 2022, Queer Art Festival Baku carried out workshops on filmmaking and urbanism for around 40 participants. The workshops addressed the challenges marginalised communities face in city design and the built environment. Participants started with exploring the…
Do You Feel Safe in Baku? | Queer Art Festival Baku
Throughout the summer of 2022, Queer Art Festival Baku carried out workshops on filmmaking and urbanism for around 40 participants. The workshops addressed the challenges marginalised communities face in city design and the built environment. Participants started with exploring the…
Queer Solidarity in Azerbaijan: Needs and Challenges | Nafas LGBTI
In August 2022, Nafas LGBTI Azerbaijan Alliance organised a Networking Camp that brought 17 LGBTI+/feminist activists from different local Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and young people from the queer community. During three days, participants discussed and brainstormed to identify the…
Trans Woman was Sexually Harassed in Baku
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…
19-year-old bisexual woman receives death threats
Gunay, 19-year-old bisexual woman was threatened with death by her father. After her father found out that she was bisexual, she was and threatened with death by him. On July 4, the victim contacted LGBTI+ rights activist Ali Malikov. Together,…