Girls return actions from the schools of the Republic of Azerbaijan; Intensification of the debate on religious freedom Parents and students in the Republic of Azerbaijan are protesting against the new rules related to the school uniform. The amendments, approved by the cabinet on September 21, prohibit the wearing of clothing that violates school uniform requirements or conflicts with the principles of secular education. The Ministry of the Interior announced on October 12 that 37 people were arrested for refusing to obey the new laws and trying to violate public order. This controversy is reminiscent of the 2010 controversy over school uniforms, which did not include the hijab. In December of that year, hundreds of people gathered in Baku, and the police dispersed the subsequent gatherings. This dispute continued until 2011. You can read the full report on the Radio Farda website.

Girls return actions from the schools of the Republic of Azerbaijan; Intensification of the debate on religious freedom Parents and students in the Republic of Azerbaijan are protesting against the new rules related to the school uniform. The amendments, approved by the cabinet on September 21, prohibit the wearing of clothing that violates school uniform requirements or conflicts with the principles of secular education. The Ministry of the Interior announced on October 12 that 37 people were arrested for refusing to obey the new laws and trying to violate public order. This controversy is reminiscent of the 2010 controversy over school uniforms, which did not include the hijab. In December of that year, hundreds of people gathered in Baku, and the police dispersed the subsequent gatherings. This dispute continued until 2011. You can read the full report on the Radio Farda website.