09.16.2021
Experts say Covid-19 lockdowns led to increased violence against children.
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Aydan Hasanova
Author's stories
Covid-19 and children
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Azerbaijani pupils are back in school but parents fear the effects of the lockdown could continue.
Covid-19 and children
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Family members are one of the sources of threats and violence toward LGBTIQ+ in Azerbaijan.
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The pandemic exacerbated Azerbaijan’s longstanding child labor problems.
Labor
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The government started a program to finance studies abroad but experts believe it is too little, too late.
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For vulnerable groups, the police are often more bully than protector.
Gender
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Decades of stereotypes stigmatize queers living with HIV and AIDS in Azerbaijan
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Activists worry that Azerbaijani MPs could follow Russia’s lead.
Gender