CALL TO ACTION: Mass Detention and Allegations of Torture Following Police Raid on Queer-Friendly Club in Baku
Due to concerns about retaliation, any details that would expose identity are withheld from this communication […]
CALL TO ACTION: The Azerbaijani Government Must Take Effective Measures Against Hate Crimes
On November 4, 2025, our community member, 19 years old Rüzgar was stabbed to death by […]
Trans activist reports abuse in police custody
Trans activist Rauf Heydarov was detained on March 10 after attempting to display a poster in […]
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What we know about the detention case of Ali Malikov and Parvin Alekberova [Updating]
We are deeply concerned about the health and well-being of our friends! THEY NEED YOU to […]
Courage in Action: Queer Eye on Azerbaijan’s 2024 Presidential Election
With this article, we aim to take our readers back to that remarkable day when 14 […]
New Academic Year – What You Should Know
As we kick off a new academic year, we wish everyone a successful and productive term […]
#BakuPride2024: No one must be left behind!
As we mark Pride Month, LGBTQI+ communities worldwide celebrate the achievements and resilience of our movements […]
Welcome to #IDAHOBIT2024Baku Exhbitions
The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is a global occasion that highlights the […]
UN Member States call on Azerbaijan to protect the rights and freedoms of LGBTI+s
On November 14, 2023, the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism of the UN Human Rights Council […]
Queers in Baku are blackmailed, sexually abused, and extorted by police after the birthday party
On the 26th of July 2023, the police raided a birthday celebration, primarily a group of […]
Pride Month Baku 2023: Our Fight is Just!
As we mark Pride Month in June, this month, LGBTQI+ communities worldwide celebrate the achievements and […]
PACE Rapporteur: Azerbaijani police must stop harassing LGBTI people and activists
“I am deeply concerned by new reports that LGBTI people and activists defending their rights in […]
Javid Nabiyev shares alarming mistreatment by Azerbaijani police
Javid Nabiyev, an LGBTQI+ activist has revealed a harrowing account of mistreatment and abuse endured at […]
LGBTI+ activists detained in Baku faced accusations of administrative offences
After the detention of LGBTI+ human rights defenders in front of the 37th Police Department in […]
LGBTI+ activist details mistreatment and trauma
LGBTI+ activist, Ali Malikov who was recently detained in Baku, Azerbaijan, has taken to social media […]
Community members protest against the arrests of trans community members
Today, on May 23, LGBTQI+ activists gathered to protest against the recent arrests of a trans […]
IDAHOBIT – International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia celebrates the theme: “Together Always: United in Diversity“. […]
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 […]
IDAHOBIT Week 2023 Baku: What is ahead?
17th May is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. On this global day, as […]
IDAHOT+ Forum 2023
Today, the capital of Iceland, Reykjavik, is hosting the European States’ LGBTQI+ Network’s (EPFN) IDAHOT+ Forum. […]
Rainbow Map and Index 2023
For over a decade, ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map and Index has been a crucial tool for benchmarking […]
Twin Brothers Representing Azerbaijan at Eurovision Face Homophobic Backlash on Social Media
Tural and Turan, twin brothers representing Azerbaijan at the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, have faced homophobic […]
Survey: Needs Assessment for Mental Health Camp
Nafas LGBTI Azerbaijan Alliance is inviting community members to help plan a mental health focused summer […]
Queer Art Festival Baku Announces Open Call for Artists
Queer Art Festival Baku 2023 has announced an open call for the art festival of the […]
Nafas organised training on queer journalism
Nafas Azerbaijan Alliance for LGBTI organised a one-day training program called “Queer Journalism” related to article […]
May 1 – Labour Day
May 1 – Labour Day Queerphobia divides the class! As the Nafas LGBTI Azerbaijan Alliance, we […]
Solidarity with LBTQI+ women | Lesbian Visibility Week
As the world celebrates Lesbian Visibility Week, Nafas LGBTI Azerbaijan Alliance joins the global community in […]
Twitter Censors Terms Associated with LGBTQI+
atform, sparking concerns among users and activists. On Saturday, 1 April, Twitter users noticed that tweet […]
European Parliament Passes Resolution on EU-Azerbaijan Relations, Highlights LGBTQI+ Rights
The European Parliament has passed a resolution on EU-Azerbaijan relations, specifically emphasising the importance of human […]
Call for workshop on labour rights
“My Labour Rights” announces an open call for participation. As it is stated in Article 35 […]
Feminist Library | Fem-Utopia
Fem-Utopia has recommended a list of books on gender-based violence that are available to read for […]
Nafas LGBTI Azerbaijan Alliance Holds First Meeting with Volunteers
Nafas LGBTI Azerbaijan Alliance held its first meeting with volunteers on March 14th, marking an important […]
Kalben Hangs Trans Pride Flag at Baku Concert, Sends Message of Inclusivity
Kalben – a well-known singer from Türkiye had the opportunity to visit Baku, Azerbaijan for the […]
Survey on Situation of Discrimination, Violence, and other Violations of Rights against LGBTIQ+ Citizens
A survey has been launched to investigate the situation of discrimination, violence, and other violations of […]
Panel Discussion Explores Intersection of Feminist and LGBTQI+ Mobilisation
Fighting Against Exploitative Power and Conservatism Questioning the Complementarity of the Movements Inclusivity of the Local […]
Feminists Pushed by Police During March for Women’s Rights in Azerbaijan
During the recent march for women’s rights in Azerbaijan, feminists and LGBTI+s were pushed by the […]
“8 March – We Want to Live”
The feminist community in Azerbaijan has announced plans to hold a march “8 Marş – Yaşamaq […]
Feminists Answered to FAQs | Video
The “8 March – We Want to Live” march, organised by feminists in Azerbaijan, is set […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“Sun to My Body” Film Screening
Minority Azerbaijan invites you to the second presentation of the film “Sun to my body” – […]
15-year-old Teenager Subjected to Violence by her Family
15-year-old teenager is subjected to violence by her family and put under house arrest in Baku. […]
LGBTI+s, Women and Cities
Nafas LGBTI Azerbaijan Alliance introduces the topic of “LGBTI + s, Women and the Cities” in […]