Baku, Azerbaijan, May 1. The British Columbia
Azerbaijanis Society in Canada has launched a petition protesting
what it describes as biased treatment toward Azerbaijani-language
publications in local libraries, the State Committee for Work with
Diaspora told Trend.
The petition highlights the prolonged absence of books in the
Azerbaijani language—both for children and adults—across public
libraries in the region.
The petition also notes that despite repeated offers to donate
Azerbaijani literature, libraries have declined these proposals
without justification.
Access to literature in one’s native language is essential for
preserving cultural identity and supporting the Azerbaijani
diaspora in Canada, the petition states.
The authors call for an immediate end to what they describe as
discriminatory refusals and emphasize the importance of inclusion
and cultural representation within public institutions.
Those wishing to support the initiative can sign the petition
via the following link: https://chng.it/cHbdr9KBQV
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