Find out about groups, social clubs and information for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities in Azerbaijan...
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Azerbaijan as well as the Ministry of Health of Azerbaijan are responsible for Azerbaijanis legal rights and health, regardless of their ethnic origin, religion and sex.
- Ministry of Labour and Social Protection
At: Government House, 40 U. Hajibeyov Street, AZ1000 Baku
Tel: (012) 493 93 10
Fax: (012) 493 94 72
email
However, there is no law which permits same-sex marriage and adoption by same-sex couples.
LGBT Organisations in Azerbaijan
Clean World (an NGO) targets heterosexuals, homosexuals, women, youth, health-care professionals, women whose rights are violated and people living with HIV.
- Clean World
At: 18-5, Ammediyarova Street
Tel/Fax: (012) 497 10 58
email
FreeLGBT is the first LGBT blog in Azerbaijan. It aims to raise awareness and change the attitudes and practices towards LGBT groups in Azerbaijan by focusing on their social, political and legal standing.
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