Azerbaijan has introduced stricter secular education policies, banning the hijab in schools and enforcing stricter dress codes for teachers. The government argues these measures align with its commitment to a secular education system, though critics question whether they infringe on religious freedoms. Authorities have framed the changes as necessary to maintain neutrality in public institutions, though the move has drawn attention amid broader debates over religious expression in state-run spaces. The decision reflects a tightening of regulations in education, particularly concerning attire and religious symbols.
Muslim-majority Azerbaijan restricts hijab in schools and tightens teachers’ dress codes under secular education rules Organiser
