1. LGBT situation in Azerbaijan
Gender and Development NGO

2. 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

3. 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

4. Social and Cultural Challenges
Violence in families,
At workplace
Traditions and stereotypes
Forced marriages
LGBT phobic society
Religious LGBT phobic influence

5. Mass Media Not seriously acceptance of LGBT issues Only celebrities
Shame
No journalistic investigation
Usually avoid to meet with LGBT community
Lack of interest

6. 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

7. Teshekkur edirem