What is the policy on sexuality education in Azerbaijan?

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Sexuality education in Azerbaijan

SHAPE classifies the sexuality education framework in Azerbaijan as highly restricted. This describes the national policy framework, not how every school delivers it.

Highly restricted framework

Last checked 14/09/2026 · This is information only, not advice or a recommendation.

National framework: Reproductive-health content is mainly biological; no comprehensive, inclusive and consistently implemented mandatory national programme was verified.
Interpretation: The status summarizes the verified policy framework; it does not guarantee uniform classroom delivery.

[Sources: https://www.unesco.org/gem-report/en/peer ; https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/comprehensive-sexuality-education ; https://www.bzga-whocc.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Dokumente/BZgA_IPPFEN_ComprehensiveStudyReport_Online.pdf]

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