PoliticsPhoto: News18 WorldAzerbaijan's School Uniform Rule Sparks Hijab Protests
In Azerbaijan, a Muslim-majority country with a secular system, changes to state school uniform rules have sparked protests. The September 21, 2026 amendment, though not explicitly mentioning the hijab, led some schools to turn away girls and teachers wearing it. Families see the hijab as a faith expression, while the government insists on secular standards. The controversy has caused boycotts, social media campaigns, and demonstrations.
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