Switzerland's influential weekly magazine "Die Weltwoche" highly appreciated Azerbaijan's position on the introduction of unified dress codes in public schools. The publication wrote that Baku demonstrated determination in protecting secular education principles despite external pressures.
Modern.az reports that the article paid special attention to Azerbaijan being a secular state with a majority Muslim population.
It is stated that the Azerbaijani government has taken an important step towards maintaining unified dress standards in public schools. According to the new rules, the use of additional clothing elements that violate the uniformity of the school uniform and do not comply with the principle of secularism in general education is not allowed.
"Azerbaijan takes a step that European states do not dare to take and does not back down in the face of the pressure of protests," the publication writes.
The author notes that Azerbaijan's position has caused dissatisfaction in some foreign circles. Protest campaigns were carried out on social networks, and calls against the Baku government were made in various countries.
However, the article emphasizes that Azerbaijan does not intend to determine the rules it applies in public schools based on external pressures.
The publication also touches upon disputes related to school uniforms and religious symbols in a number of European countries, stating that Azerbaijan implements a consistent policy aimed at protecting the secular education model.
"Baku does not allow conditions to be dictated to it. The Constitution of Azerbaijan establishes the separation of state and religion. Faith is everyone's personal matter," the article emphasizes.
At the end of the article, Azerbaijan's position on unified school uniforms and secular education principles is presented as an example for European countries.
"The Baku government sets an example: Hands off our schools!" - "Die Weltwoche" concludes its article.
