Media in Azerbaijan Report Planned 'LGBT Propaganda' Ban, but Lawmakers Deny Existence of Bill

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:50:00 +0300

On Saturday, October 10, 2026, public debate erupted in Azerbaijan following domestic media reports alleging that authorities are preparing a legislative ban on “LGBT propaganda.” According to an exclusive report by the Azerbaijani outlet Globalinfo.az, the country was preparing to pass legislation restricting information concerning sexual minorities in public spaces, news media, online platforms, cinema, advertising, and school education.

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Media in Azerbaijan Report Planned 'LGBT Propaganda' Ban, but Lawmakers Deny Existence of Bill