Azerbaijan· BakuAzerbaijan implements hijab ban in schools, leading to protests and expulsions
Azerbaijan has officially implemented a ban on the hijab for both students and teachers in schools, leading to protests and reports of expulsions and dismissals across various cities.
Background
Azerbaijan, a secular state, has a history of regulating religious symbols in public institutions. This policy is part of a broader trend of government control over religious expression, particularly impacting the country's Muslim-majority population. The issue highlights ongoing tensions between state secularism and religious freedoms.
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Monitoring of uniform compliance in Baku schools
First report 4h agoLast update 4h agoSchool administrations in Baku are initiating monitoring efforts to ensure strict adherence to uniform policies for students and professional dress codes for teachers, with parents held responsible for student compliance.
Azerbaijan implements hijab ban in schools for students and teachers
First report 18h agoLast update 6h agoMany citizens and some schools are actively protesting the hijab ban, sharing reports of students and teachers being removed from schools and calling for freedom for those who wear the hijab.
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