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Madat Guliyev: Leila Yunus does not have health problems

12 December 2014

The head of the Prison Service Madat Guliyev said  that the arrested human rights activist Leyla Yunus does not suffer from any health problems. He also denied reports about violation of their rights. Today, in an interview with reporters, Guliyev said that Yunus  is in jail   in the same conditions as the other  prisoners. “Some […]

Azerbaijan transfers to Armenia a family of five people

12 December 2014

The Armenian a family  of Gevorgyans consisting of  five persons (three  children),  which four years ago run away from Armenia to Azerbaijan, reported  Armenian media referring to the press-secretary  of the Foreign Ministry, Tigran Balayan. The transfer took place on the border between the two countries with the participation of representatives of the Red Cross. […]

Red Cross Workers Visited the Arrested Kelbajar Men

12 December 2014

Employees of the International Committee of the Red Cross visited the Azerbaijani prisoners in Karabakh, Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev. These former residents of the Kelbajar region were arrested by the Armenian side in June this year on the territory of Kelbajar occupied by Armenia in 1993. According to the ICRC office in Yerevan, this […]

The US Embassy Put Forward Leyla Yunus for Prize For Courage

11 December 2014

The US Embassy in Azerbaijan put forward Leyla Yunus for one of the most prestigious international awards of the world, For Courage (International Women of Courage Award) established by the US State Department. This award recognizes outstanding women of the world for their courage and leadership qualities displayed in the struggle for social justice and […]

US Embassy: We’re friends of Azerbaijan

10 December 2014

The US Embassy in Baku issued a statement in which reads that America has always been one of the active supporters of the sovereignty of Azerbaijan. The United States has always been one of the strongest supporters of Azerbaijan’s sovereignty. We’ve demonstrated that support in many ways since Azerbaijan gained independence and are committed to […]

AIDHR declaration on the occasion of Human Rights Day on December 10

10 December 2014

The 10th of December is marked as the Human Rights Day worldwide. The decision is related to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights made by United Nations General Assembly’s adoption and proclamation on 10 December 1948. Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is consists of thirty articles which support each individual’s rights. The first two articles […]

Secretary General of Council of Europe: Khadija Ismayilova Should Be Released Immediately

09 December 2014

The Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Thorbjørn Jagland demanded the immediate release of the arrested journalist Khadija Ismayilova. In his statement of 9 December Jagland expressed concern about the decision of the court to arrest her for two months. “I am concerned that a Baku court ordered the two-month pre-trial detention of prominent […]

Representatives of the Red Cross visit Khadija Ismailova

09 December 2014

Lawyer Elton Guliyev visited  the arrested journalist Khadija Ismailova  in Baku jail N1,wrote on his  Facebook page a journalist Afgan Mukhtarly. According to him, the journalist felt cheerful and conveyed greetings to friends. She did not complain about conditions of detention. Today, representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross visited Ismayilova.

PACE President Condemns Arrest of Khadija Ismayilova

08 December 2014

PACE President Anne Brasseur expressed deep concern over the arrest of journalist Khadija Ismayilova. “Taking into account the recent arrests of prominent human rights defenders – many of whom are valuable partners of the Council of Europe – I have to express my deep concern at her arrest. As a member state of the Council […]

Ali Hasanov Denies Political Motives in Criminal Case against Ismayilova

08 December 2014

An employee of Radio Azadlig Khadija Ismayilova is a suspect in a specific crime and arrested by the court. The head of the socio-political department of the Presidential Administration, Ali Hasanov commented the arrest of the journalist this way. “The statement of the Prosecutor General excludes the presence of any political motive in the arrest […]

Head of AIDHR to have a meeting at the Swiss Federal Department for Foreign Affairs and Parliament

06 December 2014

Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) expands its relations with Swiss governmental and non-governmental organizations Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) visited Swiss Federal Department for Foreign Affairs in Bern, Switzerland on December 5. Being received by Stefan Wellauer, Human Security Division of the Directorate of […]

21st OSCE Ministerial Council meeting has kicked off

04 December 2014

Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) attends the gathering The 21st OSCE Ministerial Council gathering started in Basel, Switzerland on December 4. The meeting is attended by foreign ministers of 57 OSCE member states and officials of OSCE. Making opening remarks Didier Burkhalter, OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for 2014 and […]

Head of AIDHR meets with Editor-in-chief of Tages Woche newspaper which headquartered in Switzerland

03 December 2014

In the frame of the meeting an agreement on bilateral cooperation has been made between AIDHR and Tages Woche newspaper Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) visited Tages Woche, German-language newspaper in Basel, Switzerland on December 3. Making use of this opportunity he met with the working group […]

Head of AIDHR to talk about Azerbaijani hostages at the ICRC Head Office

02 December 2014

Ahmad Shahidov held a meeting with Carolina Douiliez, Deputy Chair of Europe and Central Asia Department of the International Committee of the Red Cross Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) visited Head Office of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Geneva, Switzerland on December 2. […]

United Nations Forum on Human Rights to kick off in Geneva

01 December 2014

Ahmad Shahidov, Head of AIDHR: “The main issue of the forum agenda will be ensuring human rights on daily and business lives” UN launched its forum under the title of “Business and Human Rights” in Geneva, Switzerland on December 1. The discussions on supporting human rights on daily life are being conducted in the frame […]

Madat Guliyev: Leila Yunus does not have health problems

12 December 2014

The head of the Prison Service Madat Guliyev said  that the arrested human rights activist Leyla Yunus does not suffer from any health problems. He also denied reports about violation of their rights. Today, in ...

Azerbaijan transfers to Armenia a family of five people

12 December 2014

The Armenian a family  of Gevorgyans consisting of  five persons (three  children),  which four years ago run away from Armenia to Azerbaijan, reported  Armenian media referring to the press-secretary  of the Foreign Ministry, Tigran Balayan. ...

Red Cross Workers Visited the Arrested Kelbajar Men

12 December 2014

Employees of the International Committee of the Red Cross visited the Azerbaijani prisoners in Karabakh, Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev. These former residents of the Kelbajar region were arrested by the Armenian side in June ...

The US Embassy Put Forward Leyla Yunus for Prize For Courage

11 December 2014

The US Embassy in Azerbaijan put forward Leyla Yunus for one of the most prestigious international awards of the world, For Courage (International Women of Courage Award) established by the US State Department. This award ...

US Embassy: We’re friends of Azerbaijan

10 December 2014

The US Embassy in Baku issued a statement in which reads that America has always been one of the active supporters of the sovereignty of Azerbaijan. The United States has always been one of the ...

AIDHR declaration on the occasion of Human Rights Day on December 10

10 December 2014

The 10th of December is marked as the Human Rights Day worldwide. The decision is related to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights made by United Nations General Assembly’s adoption and proclamation on 10 December 1948. ...

Secretary General of Council of Europe: Khadija Ismayilova Should Be Released Immediately

09 December 2014

The Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Thorbjørn Jagland demanded the immediate release of the arrested journalist Khadija Ismayilova. In his statement of 9 December Jagland expressed concern about the decision of the court ...

Representatives of the Red Cross visit Khadija Ismailova

09 December 2014

Lawyer Elton Guliyev visited  the arrested journalist Khadija Ismailova  in Baku jail N1,wrote on his  Facebook page a journalist Afgan Mukhtarly. According to him, the journalist felt cheerful and conveyed greetings to friends. She did ...

PACE President Condemns Arrest of Khadija Ismayilova

08 December 2014

PACE President Anne Brasseur expressed deep concern over the arrest of journalist Khadija Ismayilova. “Taking into account the recent arrests of prominent human rights defenders – many of whom are valuable partners of the Council ...

Ali Hasanov Denies Political Motives in Criminal Case against Ismayilova

08 December 2014

An employee of Radio Azadlig Khadija Ismayilova is a suspect in a specific crime and arrested by the court. The head of the socio-political department of the Presidential Administration, Ali Hasanov commented the arrest of ...

Head of AIDHR to have a meeting at the Swiss Federal Department for Foreign Affairs and Parliament

06 December 2014

Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) expands its relations with Swiss governmental and non-governmental organizations Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) visited Swiss Federal Department for ...

21st OSCE Ministerial Council meeting has kicked off

04 December 2014

Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) attends the gathering The 21st OSCE Ministerial Council gathering started in Basel, Switzerland on December 4. The meeting is attended by foreign ...

Head of AIDHR meets with Editor-in-chief of Tages Woche newspaper which headquartered in Switzerland

03 December 2014

In the frame of the meeting an agreement on bilateral cooperation has been made between AIDHR and Tages Woche newspaper Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) visited Tages ...

Head of AIDHR to talk about Azerbaijani hostages at the ICRC Head Office

02 December 2014

Ahmad Shahidov held a meeting with Carolina Douiliez, Deputy Chair of Europe and Central Asia Department of the International Committee of the Red Cross Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human ...

United Nations Forum on Human Rights to kick off in Geneva

01 December 2014

Ahmad Shahidov, Head of AIDHR: “The main issue of the forum agenda will be ensuring human rights on daily and business lives” UN launched its forum under the title of “Business and Human Rights” in ...

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