In Azerbaijan, the statutory rape of a minor sparks an outcry

In Azerbaijan, the statutory rape of a minor sparks an outcry

The families of the victim and the perpetrator quietly arranged for a marriage ceremony when they learned of the girl's pregnancy Originally published on Global VoicesImage by Arzu Geybullayeva created via Canva Pro The news of a young girl giving birth in the city of Aghjabedi in Azerbaijan is the most recent harrowing example of a lack of protection mechanisms for underage girls, and persisting negligence by authorities to address the issue of…