Azerbaijan

Turkey: Protest in Diyarbakır Condemns Reports of Hijab-Wearing Students Barred from Schools in Azerbaijan ——————————————– A protest was held outside the Grand Mosque (Ulu Cami) in Diyarbakır, southeastern Turkey, by Islamic civil society organizations condemning reports that hijab-wearing female students…

Azerbaijan’s School Hijab Restrictions Spark Tensions with Turkey, Concerns over Students’ Education —————————————— Azerbaijan’s revised school-uniform regulations have sparked protests and a political dispute with Turkey after reports emerged that some Muslim girls wearing hijabs were prevented from attending classes,…

Protest Outside Azerbaijani Embassy in London Opposes Hijab Restrictions in Schools —————————————- Residents and activists gathered outside the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in west London on Friday to protest restrictions on wearing the hijab in the country’s schools…

Headscarf Restrictions Renew Debate Across Central Asia as Schools Reopen —————————————- Restrictions on headscarves in educational institutions have returned to public debate across Central Asia with the new academic year, as Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan continue enforcing rules on religious…

Azerbaijan Introduces New School Uniform Rules Restricting Headscarves in State Schools ——————————————— Azerbaijan’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved new amendments to school uniform regulations in state educational institutions, introducing restrictions on clothing additions that authorities say conflict with uniform standards…

Bulgaria Honors Winners of National Islamic Knowledge Competition ————————————– Bulgaria has concluded its National Competition for Basic Islamic Knowledge, honoring outstanding students who participated in summer and year-round Quranic education programs across the country. The final stage of the competition…

Unified Civil Society Network Launched for Turkic-Speaking Countries, Bringing 826 NGOs Under One Platform ———————————— Integration efforts among member states of the Organization of Turkic States have now moved beyond diplomatic and governmental cooperation into the fields of public activity,…

Columbia Student Released After ICE Detention Following Mayor’s Discussion with Trump —————————————- A student at Columbia University was released from federal immigration custody hours after her detention sparked protests and political intervention, according to reports from Associated Press and other…

Exhibition in Mitrovica Highlights Destruction of Balkan Mosques and Targeting of Muslim Identity ——————————- A new exhibition titled “Destroyed Mosques” opened in Mitrovica, northern Kosovo, documenting the widespread destruction of Islamic religious sites during the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s…

HR Organizations Warn Kazakhstan’s Independent Journalism Faces Increasing Crackdown ————————————————- Authorities in Kazakhstan have intensified pressure on independent journalists and media outlets, according to a coalition of nine human rights organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch. According to…