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Alex Shah

Alex Shah

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LGBTQ+ News Reporter, Freelance

Azerbaijan

Biography

Freelance multimedia journalist , activist, visual artist.

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Total articles 12

  • Drag, resistance, and identity: the journey of Azerbaijan’s first drag queen

    By Alex Shah| Open Caucasus Media Verified In Azerbaijan, where queer people are marginalised and forced to express themselves only privately or in the confines of their own homes, there is only one publicly visible drag performer, known by the stage name Lady Slim.

    By Alex Shah · Open Caucasus Media

    Nov. 19, 2024

  • Azerbaijani government does not care about murdered trans bodies on the roadsides

    By Alex Shah| Medium@ In Azerbaijan, located at the boundary of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, it has taken gumption and daring for the trans community to exist. Human rights violations in this year's COP29 summit's host country affect the local queer community, and they are calling on the international community to unite against hatred. On the night of March 12th, horrifying footage of a trans woman spread around the community.

    By Alex Shah · Medium

    Jun. 06, 2024

  • LGBTIQ+ youth: bullying at schools

    By Alex Shah| caucasusedition.net@ There is a saying in Azerbaijani schools: “The teacher is your mother, and the school is your second home.”Edel, now 18, remembers his school years in a southern Azerbaijan town,  where he found himself the target of relentless bullying from both his peers and educators. “I was bullied ever since elementary school; my classmates didn’t accept me, they wouldn’t sit with me, and they often used the term ‘sissy’ to refer to me. Older students would lock me in the bathroom.

    By Alex Shah · caucasusedition.net

    Apr. 22, 2024

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Freelance

Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.

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