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Aygun is a freelance journalist publishing in Azerbaijani and regional media, including her current work as a multimedia producer at Voice of America. She has also worked on international documentary
The rise of homophobic hate speech in Azerbaijan
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The rise of homophobic hate speech in Azerbaijan

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As media provide a platform for politicians and celebrities to unleash barrages of homophobic statements, activists fight to provide legal protection for queer people in Azerbaijan. In recent months, Instagram influencer Sevinj Huseynova has become known for her calls for violence against queer Azerbaijanis. A transgender woman, Nuray, became an unfortunate subject of her broadcasts, where Huseynova shamed her for wearing a wedding dress. Nuray’s body was found burnt in the Garadagh District