12.10.2026 13:52
After the new regulation on school uniforms in Azerbaijan, students wearing headscarves began to be denied entry to schools. One of the students who was not allowed to enter the school reacted to the officials at the door with the words "Shame on you." The video of the moments when the student reacted quickly went viral.
After the new regulation on school clothing in Azerbaijan, it was reported that headscarved students began to be denied admission to schools. One of the students not allowed to enter the school reacted to the officials at the gate with the words "Shame on you." Footage of those moments quickly spread on social media and became a trending topic.
HEADSCARVED STUDENTS WERE NOT ADMITTED TO SCHOOL
The new regulation on school clothing in Azerbaijan brought debates with it. While it was stated that the entry of headscarved students into schools was prevented, footage of one of the incidents drew attention on social media.
One of the students not admitted to school did not remain silent about the practice she faced. The student, who reacted to the officials at the gate, used the words "Shame on you." The video recording the moments when the student reacted to the officials quickly spread on social media.
THE STUDENT'S REACTION WENT VIRAL
The reaction of the student, who was reportedly not admitted to school due to her headscarf, resonated widely on social media. While the student's words directed at officials at the school gate drew attention in the footage, the incident reopened the debate on the practice regarding the entry of headscarved students into educational institutions in the country.
THE HEADSCARF WAS NOT EXPLICITLY BANNED
The Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan, under Prime Minister Ali Asadov, amended the rules on school clothing on September 21. The new regulation did not include any statement directly banning the use of the headscarf. However, it was stated that clothing contrary to the integrity of the school uniform and the principle of secularism would not be allowed. The provision in question was considered an implicit ban on the headscarf.
REACTIONS BEGAN AFTER THE NEW REGULATION
After the regulation, developments indicating that headscarved students were not admitted to schools caused reactions. While it was stated that students were turned away from school gates despite there being no explicit ban on the headscarf, footage of the student reacting with the words "Shame on you" became the focus of debates over the practice.