TOPIC: elections
“The April 11 presidential elections once again demonstrated Azerbaijan’s commitment to democratic values” – Ahmad Shahidov speaks at the OSCE Warsaw Summit
10 September 2018On September 10, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) started its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE participating States, OSCE institutions, and OSCE executive structures, representatives of inter-governmental organizations, legal professionals, representatives of civil society and researchers from 57 participating States […]
Ahmad Shahidov gave interviews to a number of international TV channels regarding the April 11 presidential election
11 April 2018The next presidential elections in Azerbaijan were held on April 11, 2018.Local and international observers were closely following the presidential elections in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rightsobserved elections in 25 regions of the country. Head of AIDHR Ahmad Shahidovgave interviews to a number of international TV channels regarding the election process. Human […]
Presidential elections in Azerbaijan were discussed at OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights in Warsaw, Poland
29 March 2018Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a working visit to Europe, visited the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) in Warsaw, Poland. Human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov met with Mr. Alexander Shlyk, Head of the OSCE ODIHR Election Department, Mr. Omer Fisher, Head […]
Meeting with youth was held in Sheki city on 11 April – Presidential elections
16 March 2018On March 15, a public meeting of the youth voting for the first time was held in Sheki city. The meeting organized jointly by Sheki City Executive Power, Sheki City Youth and Sports Department and Constituency Election Commissions, was attended by young people, students and 18-year-old residents of Sheki. Opening the event, the head of […]
Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the democratic reforms and elections in South Caucasus at the OSCE Warsaw Meeting
12 September 2017On September 11, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) started its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE participating States, OSCE institutions, and OSCE executive structures, representatives of inter-governmental organizations, legal professionals, representatives of civil society and researchers from 57 participating States […]
“Proposed amendments to the Constitution of Azerbaijan are based on the rule of law” – Ahmad Shahidov made a speech in OSCE
23 September 2016On September 23, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE Participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) continued its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE Participating States, OSCE institutions, and OSCE executive structures, representatives of inter-governmental organizations, legal professionals, representatives of civil society and researchers from 57 Participating […]
Ahmad Shahidov talked about the Referendum and criticized the Freedom House organization in OSCE Warsaw Meeting
19 September 2016On September 19, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) started its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE participating States, OSCE institutions, and OSCE executive structures, representatives of inter-governmental organizations, legal professionals, representatives of civil society and researchers from 57 […]
“Referendum is a transition to a new phase in relations between citizens and the state” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke at the meeting with Khachmaz city residents
15 September 2016“Proposed additions and amendments to the Constitution serve to the strengthening of human and civil rights and freedoms, as well as are transition to a new stage in the relations between citizens and the state” – said human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov at the meeting with Khachmaz city residents on September 15. Gave information on proposed […]
“Referendum will pave the way for a new youth policy in the country” – Ahmad Shahidov
09 September 2016Human rights defender: “One of the most important amendments proposed to the Constitution has been designed for young people to be presented in elected bodies” “The nationwide elections – Referendum scheduled for September 26 will be the beginning of a new era. 29 titled amendments proposed to Constitution contain significant changes in all areas of […]
“Amendments to the Constitution serve to ensure human rights and freedoms” – Ahmad Shahidov
05 August 2016Human Rights Defender Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the Draft Referendum Act in interview to 7News.az portal “Amendments to the Constitution will serve to ensure human rights and freedoms, as well as open up new prospects for young people. At this point, Draft Referendum Act is the request of time, I think“, – said Ahmad Shahidov […]
“Amnesty initiative of Mehriban Aliyeva is a humanist approach to human rights” – Ahmad Shahidov
19 May 2016Human rights defender: “We will give detailed information on this amnesty act during the meetings and speeches in European institutions” The announcement of amnesty bill submitted to the Parliament on the Day of Republic, May 28 by Member of Milli Majlis, President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva was warmly welcomed by the community. […]
Parliamentary elections held in Azerbaijan to be discussed at the Standing Committee meeting of PACE
27 November 2015Standing Committee meeting of Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has been held in Sofia, Bulgaria On November 27 Standing Committee meeting of PACE has been conducted in Sofia, Bulgaria. The issues of human rights, migration, discrimination and elections have been discussed at the meeting. The committee’s meeting also featured debates on parliamentary elections […]
Ahmad Shahidov talks about his candidacy to MP at OSCE meeting
25 September 2015On September 25 the next sessions of Human Dimension Implementation Meeting of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has been continued with the participation of high raked officials, ministers, Ambassadors, NGOs representatives and human rights advocates from 57 OSCE participating states. The meeting featured discussions on democratic elections, transparent elections, political […]
Azerbaijan to hold municipal elections today
23 December 201415,035 members will be elected to 1,607 municipalities as the result of voting to be held in 118 constituencies, except the occupied territories of Azerbaijan. 37,077 candidates are running in the municipal elections. Candidates of New Azerbaijan Party, Civil Solidarity Party, Hope Party, Social Democratic Party of Azerbaijan, National Revival Movement Party, Party for Democratic […]
“Prior to the municipality elections some irregularities have occurred” – AIDHR
16 December 2014An election will be held for the local self-government circles – municipalities in Azerbaijan on December 23, 2014. Far in advance of Election Day Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) made a statement on pre-election period. Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights declares that regardless of launched election campaign in the country […]
“The April 11 presidential elections once again demonstrated Azerbaijan’s commitment to democratic values” – Ahmad Shahidov speaks at the OSCE Warsaw Summit
10 September 2018
On September 10, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) started its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE participating States, OSCE institutions, ...
Ahmad Shahidov gave interviews to a number of international TV channels regarding the April 11 presidential election
11 April 2018
The next presidential elections in Azerbaijan were held on April 11, 2018.Local and international observers were closely following the presidential elections in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rightsobserved elections in 25 regions of ...
Presidential elections in Azerbaijan were discussed at OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights in Warsaw, Poland
29 March 2018
Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a working visit to Europe, visited the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) in Warsaw, Poland. Human ...
Meeting with youth was held in Sheki city on 11 April – Presidential elections
16 March 2018
On March 15, a public meeting of the youth voting for the first time was held in Sheki city. The meeting organized jointly by Sheki City Executive Power, Sheki City Youth and Sports Department and ...
Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the democratic reforms and elections in South Caucasus at the OSCE Warsaw Meeting
12 September 2017
On September 11, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) started its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE participating States, OSCE institutions, ...
“Proposed amendments to the Constitution of Azerbaijan are based on the rule of law” – Ahmad Shahidov made a speech in OSCE
23 September 2016
On September 23, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE Participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) continued its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE Participating States, OSCE ...
Ahmad Shahidov talked about the Referendum and criticized the Freedom House organization in OSCE Warsaw Meeting
19 September 2016
On September 19, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) started its work in Warsaw, Poland. Representatives of OSCE participating States, ...
“Referendum is a transition to a new phase in relations between citizens and the state” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke at the meeting with Khachmaz city residents
15 September 2016
“Proposed additions and amendments to the Constitution serve to the strengthening of human and civil rights and freedoms, as well as are transition to a new stage in the relations between citizens and the state” – ...
“Referendum will pave the way for a new youth policy in the country” – Ahmad Shahidov
09 September 2016
Human rights defender: “One of the most important amendments proposed to the Constitution has been designed for young people to be presented in elected bodies” “The nationwide elections – Referendum scheduled for September 26 will ...
“Amendments to the Constitution serve to ensure human rights and freedoms” – Ahmad Shahidov
05 August 2016
Human Rights Defender Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the Draft Referendum Act in interview to 7News.az portal “Amendments to the Constitution will serve to ensure human rights and freedoms, as well as open up new prospects ...
“Amnesty initiative of Mehriban Aliyeva is a humanist approach to human rights” – Ahmad Shahidov
19 May 2016
Human rights defender: “We will give detailed information on this amnesty act during the meetings and speeches in European institutions” The announcement of amnesty bill submitted to the Parliament on the Day of Republic, May ...
Parliamentary elections held in Azerbaijan to be discussed at the Standing Committee meeting of PACE
27 November 2015
Standing Committee meeting of Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has been held in Sofia, Bulgaria On November 27 Standing Committee meeting of PACE has been conducted in Sofia, Bulgaria. The issues of human ...
Ahmad Shahidov talks about his candidacy to MP at OSCE meeting
25 September 2015
On September 25 the next sessions of Human Dimension Implementation Meeting of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has been continued with the participation of high raked officials, ministers, Ambassadors, NGOs ...
Azerbaijan to hold municipal elections today
23 December 2014
15,035 members will be elected to 1,607 municipalities as the result of voting to be held in 118 constituencies, except the occupied territories of Azerbaijan. 37,077 candidates are running in the municipal elections. Candidates of ...
“Prior to the municipality elections some irregularities have occurred” – AIDHR
16 December 2014
An election will be held for the local self-government circles – municipalities in Azerbaijan on December 23, 2014. Far in advance of Election Day Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) made a statement ...
