17-year-old girl flees to shelter as parents buy dowry in Baku
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A 17-year-old girl in Azerbaijan fled to a shelter to escape a forced marriage planned for September 20. Her parents were buying a dowry at the Sadarak Trade Center when she took a taxi to the shelter run by Kamala Agazade, head of the Azerbaijan Children Public Union.
Key Facts
- The girl's wedding was scheduled for September 20, 2026.
- Kamala Agazade, chair of the Azerbaijan Children Public Union, reported the incident on social media.
- The girl told the taxi driver she had no money and asked to be taken to Agazade's shelter, where payment would be made.
The Escape
The 17-year-old girl fled to a shelter after her parents went to the Sadarak Trade Center to buy her dowry. She took a taxi and told the driver she had no money, but that she would be paid at the shelter run by Kamala Agazade. Agazade, chair of the Azerbaijan Children Public Union, shared the girl's account on social media.
Forced Marriage Prevention
The girl's wedding was planned for September 20, 2026. Agazade stated that the wedding will not take place. The Azerbaijan Children Public Union intervened to prevent the forced marriage of the minor.
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17-year-old girl flees to shelter as parents buy dowry in Baku
