AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSchool Dress Dispute: Students and teachers wearing hijabs are still being turned away from some Azerbaijani schools, prompting protests and renewed debate over religious freedom and access to education. Baku has also issued arrest warrants for seven Turkish citizens over alleged calls to overthrow the government during protests. Zangilan Celebrations: The city marked its day for the first time with a plov festival, photography exhibition, children’s art activities and a concert of Azerbaijani music and dance. Film and Books: DokuBaku announced winners at its 10th documentary festival, while the Baku International Book Fair opens October 21 with presentations on Azerbaijani and wider Turkic literature. Azerbaijani Design Abroad: Designer Gulnara Khalilova presented a collection inspired by national dress and decorative arts at Bursa Fashion Week. Heritage and Displacement: Artsakh residents appealed to European embassies to raise forced displacement and the protection of cultural heritage at COP17 in Yerevan.
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