Azerbaijan: Celebrating Women with Slaps and Kicks
State repression means that something as simple as a call for gender equality cannot be tolerated.
28 Mar 19
State repression means that something as simple as a call for gender equality cannot be tolerated.
More than half of all reported weddings in north east region involves a minor.
Tribal justice processes are the only remaining choice for most.
Gunmen act with impunity in areas outside government control.
The revolution was supposed to bring equality for women but the reality is very different.
Most cases are never reported as they are resolved by tribal elders.
Female participation in the protests has not translated into political power.
Young women turn to desperate measures to escape domestic abuse.
A lack of representation has led to a vicious circle of marginalisation.