Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Gender equality in Azerbaijan: Constitutional foundations and recent state initiatives
By Ansar M Bhatti Azerbaijan has made notable strides in promoting gender equality, anchored in its legal framework and reinforced by ongoing policy efforts. The country’s Constitution serves as the cornerstone of these commitments. Adopted in 1995 and amended several times, the Constitution explicitly guarantees equal rights for men and women and prohibits any form of discrimination based on gender. Article 25 declares that everyone is equal before the law and the courts, regardless of sex, race, ethnicity, religion, or other characteristics. In 1918, the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic granted womenRead More

