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Azerbaijan: Hijab ban not life-threatening
The article discussed the Azerbaijani government's decision to regulate and standardize school uniforms in schools, which sparked widespread controversy regarding girls wearing the hijab in early educational stages. The Azerbaijani ambassador affirmed that the decision is final and aims at promoting equality among students and reducing social disparities, with universities being excluded from its application. He pointed out that standardizing uniforms has been part of an existing system for decades. He also emphasized that the decision is not intended as an attack on religious expressions, and that the leadership is attentive to public reactions, stressing the government's independence in making this decision and distinguishing it from religious or foreign policies. While there is support from religious authorities for women’s right to wear the hijab, he underscored that the government remains committed to separating religion from educational policies. The ambassador also highlighted external influences and the risks of foreign interventions, praising the government’s efforts to maintain social unity and religious diversity within Azerbaijani society.
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