LGBT situation in Azerbaijan Gender and Development NGO
Gender & Development Establishment 2007 Only LGBT NGO in Azerbaijan Community Centers in Baku, Gyanja, Sumgait Sexual health Services, Social Psychological services Lobby and advocacy Community mobilization
General Situation Homosexuality has been decriminalized in Azerbaijan in 2001. No Same-sex marriage and civil unions, NO child adoption No protection from discrimination Challenging in operation under the current political regime
Social and Cultural Challenges Violence in families, At workplace Traditions and stereotypes Forced marriages LGBT phobic society Religious LGBT phobic influence
Mass Media Not seriously acceptance of LGBT issues Only celebrities Shame No journalistic investigation Usually avoid to meet with LGBT community Lack of interest
Sexual Health High rates of HIV transmission among MSM Discrimination against MSM/TG in Healthcare institutions low adherence to the therapy of LGBT Big community of trans sex workers High rates of STI
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