The College of Law at the University of Baghdad organized a peaceful protest on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., expressing its opposition to the decision to ban the hijab in educational institutions in Azerbaijan.
The Dean of the College of Law, Professor Dr. Ali Hadi Atiya, stated that the protest reflected the College’s opposition to the ban on the hijab in educational institutions in Azerbaijan. He emphasized the importance of respecting freedom of belief and personal rights, as well as safeguarding students’ right to pursue their education in an environment that respects their freedoms and human dignity.
The protest was held as a peaceful expression of opposition to decisions affecting students’ freedoms and their right to education. It also reaffirmed the importance of respecting personal freedoms and protecting human dignity, in accordance with the principles that guarantee individuals the right to express their beliefs and exercise their freedoms.
