Sweden's Loreen met with human rights activists before winning the international pop contest.

Loreen – Euphoria

Eurovision winner Loreen, who stormed to victory last Saturday night (26 May) at the Eurovision Song Contest, has spoken publicly about Azerbaijan’s gay rights record.

The Swedish pop star met with human rights activists this week in the capital to encourage their fight for equality.

Azeri authorities responded by criticising Loreen for making political statement, GayStarNews reports.

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