Azerbaijani feminism

Women account for only 3.1% of Azerbaijan’s prison population, yet their number has more than doubled in five years. Behind the dry statistics are mothers, children, poverty, trauma and a justice system that still measures women’s experiences...

On a cool March morning in the Azerbaijani capital, the streets are filled with bouquets of tulips and roses as the country prepares to celebrate International Women’s Day. Official speeches praise women as guardians of culture and family, while television programs honor their contribution to society.

In 2024, violence against women in Azerbaijan remained a pressing issue, attracting significant public and political attention. Despite notable progress, systemic challenges persist, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive reforms.

Proposals to amend the Family Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, providing for certain restrictions, including the prohibition of marriages between blood relatives in connection with genetic diseases they generate or spread were discussed at a meeting of the Parliamentary Commission on Family,