PACE Winter Session concludes: Ahmad Shahidov comments to REAL Television from Strasbourg

Today, on January 30, the 2026 Winter Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) concluded its work in Strasbourg, France. During the session, discussions focused on international security, regional conflicts, human ...

Can Azerbaijan–PACE relations be restored? – Ahmad Shahidov comments from Strasbourg

On January 28, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) in Strasbourg, France, is holding the third day of its 2026 Winter Session. The agenda includes discussions on international security, regional conflicts, human ...

Ahmad Shahidov comments on the UK’s position in global politics and its role in the Ukraine war

The United Kingdom continues to provide strong military, financial, and diplomatic support to Kyiv in the Ukraine war. London’s support has strengthened Ukraine’s defense capabilities and influenced the course of the war. Most recently, the ...

“Financial compensation and the issue of Western Azerbaijan remain in the shadows” – Ahmad Shahidov comments on the agreement draft between Azerbaijan and Armenia

As a result of prolonged peace negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, both parties have reached an agreement on the text of the peace treaty. This historic step aims to put an end to decades of ...

“The Council of Europe has become a platform for political pressure” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke at PACE

On January 30, a side event on Azerbaijan was held within the framework of the Winter Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. The main organizer of the event, which was initiated ...

The joint activities of Azerbaijani opposition activists with Armenian deputies in PACE are regrettable – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov appealed from PACE

On January 30, a separate side event on Azerbaijan was held within the framework of the Winter Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. The main organizer of the event, which was ...

Anti-Azerbaijani front in PACE expands – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov reports from Strasbourg

On September 28, the Winter Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe continued its work in Strasbourg, France. After the Azerbaijani delegation’s activities in PACE were frozen last year, anti-Azerbaijani forces in ...

Ahmad Shahidov shares his thoughts on the 31st OSCE Ministerial Council meeting – live from Malta

The 31st OSCE Ministerial Council meeting began today in Malta. Foreign ministers from 57 countries are meeting to discuss security and human rights issues in the OSCE region. Human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov, who closely ...

US elections, expectations from Donald Trump and COP29 in Baku – a short commentary from Washington DC

Today I prepared a short commentary video for my viewers from Washington DC, the capital of the United States. I talked about the presidential elections in the United States, Donald Trump’s victory and the innovations ...

President of TRNC Ersin Tatar receives Dr. Ahmad Shahidov, the Head of Institute for Democracy and Human Rights

President Ersin Tatar has been awarded “Service to the Turkic World” by the head of Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Dr. Ahmad Shahidov. President of TRNC Ersin Tatar received the head of Institute for ...

Discussion on the relations of TRNC with Turkish states – Dr. Ahmad Shahidov and Latif Akcha at ADA TV

ADA TV channel, which is one of the leading information resources of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, discussed the relations of the TRNC with the Turkish states. In the “Gunaydın Ada” program, journalist Nupelda ...

Dr. Ahmad Shahidov met with Sultan bin Hasan Al Jamali, Secretary General of the Qatar National Human Rights Committee

Dr. Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a business trip to Qatar, met with Sultan bin Hasan Al Jamali, Secretary General of the Qatar National Human Rights ...

International Conference on Climate Change and Human Rights held amid wide international participation in Doha, Qatar

Under the patronage of HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Qatar Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani, the International Conference on Climate Change and Human Rights kicked off on 21 February ...

Ahmad Shahidov speaks about ways to resolve Nagorno-Karabakh conflict at a roundtable in London

Ahmad Shahidov, the head of the Information Center for Azerbaijani Captives and Hostages, who is on a business trip to the UK, spoke at a roundtable in London, on December 2. Human rights defender provided ...

“Azerbaijan wants fair peace” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke at the international conference in Scotland

Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Information Center for Azerbaijani Captives and Hostages, spoke at the international conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, on 29 November. Speaking at the international conference organized by “Conscience”, human rights defender Ahmad ...

Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and its humanitarian consequences in UK Parliament

International hearings on “UN, Great Powers and Peace” have been held in UK Parliament in London. The event was attended by British MPs, representatives of international organizations, media representatives and public and political activists from ...

A protest action was held in front of the Armenian Embassy in Warsaw under the slogan “Karabakh is Azerbaijan!”

A protest action was held in front of the Armenian Embassy in Poland today. During the protest action organized by the Union of Polish Azerbaijanis, slogans were heard: “Karabakh is Azerbaijan!”, “Stop the occupation!”, “Freedom ...

The issues of Nagorno Karabakh conflict and Azerbaijani hostages were discussed at the international human rights conference in London

Coordinator of the Information Center for Azerbaijani Captives and Hostages, human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov attended an international human rights conference in London, UK, on 4 October. The international conference “Armed Conflicts, Peace and Human ...

Armenian separatists’ attempt in PACE was prevented – protest against the “ombudsman” of so-called regime

The Autumn Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe began its work on September 30 in Strasbourg, France. During the session, the Armenian delegation tried to provoke. The Armenian delegation, which organized ...

“We will raise the issue of our captives and hostages at the OSCE Meeting in Warsaw” – Ahmad Shahidov

On September 16, 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, ...

The discussions on Azerbaijani hostages Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev were held in PACE

On June 25, a side event was held in connection with the Azerbaijani hostages Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev within the framework of the Summer Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. ...

Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the Republic Day on “Ulusal Kanal” TV of Turkey

On May 28, coordinator of the Information Center for Azerbaijani Captives and Hostages Dr. Ahmad Shahidov, who is on a working visit in Turkey, was the guest of the program “Gunaydin Turkiye” on Turkish Television ...

A campaign called “Do not believe in false allegations, recognize Khojaly genocide” was launched in Poland

Taking into account the activation of the armenian diaspora organizations in Europe on the eve of the “false genocide”, the Azerbaijani diaspora activists in Poland have begun a campaign called “Do not believe in false ...

The Azerbaijani human rights defender was officially warned at PACE… because of Nikol Pashinyan

Coordinator of the Information Center for Azerbaijani Captives and Hostages, human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov, who was attending the Spring Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) held in Strasbourg, France ...

Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the Azerbaijani captives and hostages at the international conference in London

Coordinator of Information Center for Azerbaijani Captives and Hostages, human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov took part in an international conference titled “Uniting for Peace Conference 2019” held in London, UK, on April 8. Members of the British ...

“Opening of Zagatala Airport will give impetus to development of north-western region of Azerbaijan” – Ahmad Shahidov released a video appeal

Well-known human rights defender, won the sympathy of the people of Gakh during the elections to the Milli Majlis (Parliament) Ahmad Shahidov released the next video during his visit to Gakh yesterday. Giving information about ...

Ahmad Shahidov met with the member of the British Parliament Mr. Fabian Hamilton

Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Dr. Ahmad Shahidov, who is on a working visit in the UK, met with Mr. Fabian Hamilton, member of the British Parliament, MP from the ...

Ahmad Shahidov visited the Embassy of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in London

Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Dr.Ahmad Shahidov, who is on a working visit in the UK, has today visited the Embassy of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in London. ...

A forum dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic was held in Poland

A series of events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republicwere held in Warsaw, Poland, on October 15. Members of the Polish Union of Azerbaijanis, representatives of the Azerbaijani diaspora in Poland ...

Ahmad Shahidov speaks on Azerbaijani hostages and Ganja events on “Channel 24” TV of Turkey

Human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov was guest of the “Moderator Night” program and answered the questions of well-known journalist Ardan Zenturk Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is ...

Ahmad Shahidov assesses Azerbaijan’s agenda in live broadcast of Turkey’s “Ulusal Channel” Television

Human rights defender answered questions from Deniz Chaghlayan, the speaker of the “Midday” program and spoke about the recent terrorist attack in Ganja city  Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and ...

Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the Republic Day of Azerbaijan in “Ulusal Channel” Television of Turkey

Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a working visit in Turkey, was the guest of a live broadcast on Turkey’s prestigious “Ulusal Channel” Television on May ...

The 100th anniversary of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic is celebrated at the Cyprus Science University

The “Friend of the Republic” award was presented to a number of people for their support for the activities to promote the truths of Azerbaijan around the world. A conference on the 100th anniversary of ...

Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the Republic Day of Azerbaijan on Cyprus Television

Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a working visit to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, was the guest of a live broadcast on Cyprus’s prestigious ...

Ahmad Shahidov held a meeting in the Georgian Parliament

Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Dr. Ahmad Shahidov,who is on a working visit to Georgia, met with Rati Ionatamishvili, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Human Rights and Civil Integration ...

Conference on “Azerbaijan-Georgia: 100 Years of Our Republics” was held in Tbilisi

A conference on “Azerbaijan-Georgia: 100 Years of Our Republics” was held at the Georgian National Academy of Sciences (GNAS) on May 23. The event, organized by the Azerbaijani Reformist Youth Public Union and the Georgian ...

Ahmad Shahidov met with Norwegian Ombudsman Mrs. Anne Lindboe

Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a working visit to Europe, visited the Norwegian Ombudsman Institute in Oslo on April 3. Human rights defender met with ...

A protest action was held in front of the Armenian Embassy in Warsaw on the occasion of the 31 March Genocide Day

On the occasion of the Day of Genocide of Azerbaijanis on March 31, 1918, activists of the Union of Azerbaijanis in Poland held a protest action in front of the Armenian Embassy in Warsaw. Protesters ...

Presidential elections in Azerbaijan were discussed at OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights in Warsaw, Poland

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 ...

Ahmad Shahidov speaks to Turkish youth at “Khojaly genocide and Karabakh issue” conference at Pamukkale University

Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, and Farid Shahbazli, chairman of Reformist Youth Public Union, who are on a working visit in Turkey, attended “The Khojaly genocide and Karabakh ...

A photo exhibition featuring the Khojaly genocide was organized in Denizli, Turkey

The exhibition, organized at Pamukkale University, lasted for 10 days and hosted thousands of visitors A photo exhibition featuring the horrors of the Khojaly genocide was organized on 17-28 February in Denizli, Turkey, jointly by ...

Ahmad Shahidov speaks of Europe’s double standards at “Justice for Khojaly” conference at Istanbul Aydin University

On the occasion of the 26th anniversary of the Khojaly genocide, the “Justice for Khojaly” Week has been launched in Istanbul, Turkey. Reformist Youth Public Union has been organizing for already six years the “Justice ...

Ahmad Shahidov made a speech at the conference “Justice for Khojaly” held at Istanbul Altınbash University

On the occasion of the 26th anniversary of the Khojaly genocide, the “Justice for Khojaly” Week has been launched in Istanbul, Turkey. Reformist Youth Public Union has been organizing for already six years the “Justice ...

“Justice for Khojaly” conference has been organized at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University

On the occasion of the 26th anniversary of the Khojaly genocide, the “Justice for Khojaly” Week has been launched in Istanbul, Turkey. Reformist Youth Public Union has been organizing for already six years the “Justice ...

Ahmad Shahidov met with Ombudsman of Albania Mrs. Erinda Ballanca

Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a working visit to Europe, met with Ombudsman of Albania Mrs. Erinda Ballanca in Tirana on February 2. During the ...

Ahmad Shahidov meets Albanian religious leader Anastasios Yannoulatos

An exchange of views on freedom of religion in Albania was also held during the meeting Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a working visit to ...

Ahmad Shahidov visited the Turkish Embassy in Hungary

Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a working visit to Europe, visited the Embassy of the Turkish Republic in Budapest. Meeting with Ambassador Ahmet Akif Oktay, ...

“We will raise the issue of Azeri hostages Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev at the PACE Winter Session” – Ahmad Shahidov

The Winter Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe will be held in Strasbourg from 22 to 26 January. The PACE will elect its President and a new Commissioner for Human Rights. ...

Ahmad Shahidov has delivered a speech at the Solidarity Day and New Year’s Eve in North Cyprus

Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a working visit to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, attended the Solidarity Day and New Year celebration at the ...

Issue of Azerbaijani hostages Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev was discussed on “Channel T” Television of Northern Cyprus

Answering questions of “Haber +” TV Program’s presenter Mrs. Ferda Ekinchi, the human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov shared his views on Turkey-Azerbaijan-North Cyprus relations Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human ...

Ahmad Shahidov met with the Serbian Ombudsman Mr. Zoran Pashalich

On November 8, the Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Dr. Ahmad Shahidov, who is on a working visit in Europe, met with the Ombudsman of Republic of Serbia Mr. Zoran ...

The Cordelia Foundation for the Rehabilitation of Torture Victims is launching an investigation into Azerbaijani hostages

Being on a working visit in Europe, Head of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Dr. Ahmad Shahidov visited The Cordelia Foundation for the Rehabilitation of Torture Victims in Budapest. The Human Rights Defender, ...

Ahmad Shahidov met with Head of the Center for Political Sciences at the Central European University in Budapest

Being on a working visit in Europe, Head of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Dr. Ahmad Shahidov visited Central European University in Budapest. The Human Rights Defender met with Head of the Central ...

A roundtable discussion on “Georgia-Azerbaijan: Youth and Common Values” was held in Tbilisi

A roundtable discussion on “Georgia-Azerbaijan: Youth and Common Values” was held at the Azerbaijan Cultural Museum named after Mirza Fatali Akhundov in Tbilisi on July 25. The event was organized by the Reformist youth Public ...

Ahmad Shahidov held a meeting in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Macedonia

On April 25, Head of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Dr. Ahmad Shahidov visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Macedonia in Skopje. Head of AIDHR met with Mr. Ambassador ...

“There is a serious need to promote Azerbaijan in Macedonia” – Ahmad Shahidov held a meeting in Macedonian Parliament

On April 24, Head of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Dr. Ahmad Shahidov visited the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia in Skopje. Human rights defender met with the Member of Parliament from ...

Ahmad Shahidov to meet with armenian human rights activist Vahe Avetian in Stockholm

Human Rights Defenders discussed the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and the principles of international law On his working visit in Sweden, Head of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Dr. Ahmad Shahidov met with famous armenian human rights activist ...

Discussions about the Azerbaijani hostages Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Gouliyev in Cyprus State Television

Human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov gave detailed information about Khodjaly Genocide and Azerbaijani hostages in “Gundem Arti” (“Agenda Plus”) program of BRT State Television of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. To be in the working ...

Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the Khodjaly Genocide and Azerbaijani hostages in Cyprus TV

Human rights defender was a guest of the “Cyprus Agenda” broadcast in Cyprus TV of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus To be in the working visit in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Head of Azerbaijan ...

Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the Khodjaly Genocide and Azerbaijani hostages in Istanbul Culture University

“Justice for Khodjaly” Week, organized by Reformist Youths Public Union, held its next conference in Istanbul Culture University On 24th February, “Justice for Khodjaly” conference, organized by Reformist Youths Public Union, was held in Istanbul ...

“There is a great potential for development of the Qatar-Azerbaijan relations” – Ahmad Shahidov

The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) and the High Commissioner for Human Rights organised in Doha an international conference on “Human rights-based approach to conflict situations in the Arab region” on February 20 and 21. ...

Qatar to host international conference of ombudsmen and human rights activists from Muslim countries

The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) and the High Commissioner for Human Rights organised in Doha an international conference on “Human rights-based approach to conflict situations in the Arab region” on February 20 and 21. Held under ...

National Hero of Ukraine Nadejda Savchenko joins to defence of Azerbaijani hostages

Human Rights Defender Ahmad Shahidov met with Member of the Verkhovna Rada (the Ukrainian Parliament) Nadejda Savchenko During his working visit in Ukraine on January 27, Head of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Ahmad ...

Ahmad Shahidov talked about Azerbaijani hostages in the meeting with the Chair of Mahatma Gandhi Human Rights Organisation

Human Rights Defender gave an information about the Azerbaijani displaced persons to Mr. Gibril Deen During his working visit to Europe on January 24, Head of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Ahmad Shahidov ...

“The official institutions and civil society are working systematically on hostages from Kalbajar” – Ahmad Shahidov gave an interview to “Sahar” channel

In his live interview to “Free Arena” program in Hamburg, Germany, Head of AIDHR informed about the 23rd Meeting of OSCE Ministerial Council and spoke about the work being done within the framework of the ...

The 23rd OSCE Ministerial Council kicked off in Hamburg

Human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov has held a number of meetings within the framework of the 23rd OSCE Ministerial Council The 23rd OSCE Ministerial Council kicked off in Hamburg, Germany on 8-9 December. Foreign Ministers ...

Ahmad Shahidov attends ThinkBudapest Forum

Challenges faced by Europe and ways out were discussed in Budapest Budapest hosted an international forum “ThinkBudapest” on March 8-10. The forum has been attended by European political figures and businessmen, NGOs and mass media ...

Ahmad Shahidov: “Azerbaijan is the only guarantee of peace in the region”

As a part of his official meeting to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Ahmad Shahidov Head of Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) has been hosted by Dialogue TV channel. While answering questions ...

Ahmad Shahidov meets with Rector of Cyprus International University

During the meeting initial cooperation agreement has been made between AIDHR and CIU As a part of his working visit to the Northern Cyprus Ahmad Shahidov, head of Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights ...

“Azerbaijan will liberate its territories in any way” – Ahmad Shahidov talks to Cyprus TV

In the frame of his visit to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Ahmad Shahidov, Head of Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) has been hosted by TV Channel T on February 22. Answering ...

European Parliament hosts hearings on “Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia”

Ahmad Shahidov, head of AIDH attends hearings Hearing of the European Parliament on “Anti-Semitism and Islam phobia” has been held in Brussels, Belgium on February 16. The meeting which attended European Parliament members, representatives of ...

Silent protest on hostages of Khalbajar district to be held at the European Parliament

Human rights defender held a silent protest on demanding release of Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev, hostages of Kalbajar district, through the display of their photos Being invited to the European Parliament debates “Tendencies of ...

Ahmad Shahidov holds a meeting with President of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Status with the UN

Head of AIDHR informed Cyril Ritchie about NGOs in Azerbaijan Ahmad Shahidov, Head of Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) held a meeting with Cyril Ritchie, President of the Conference of NGOs in ...

Ahmad Shahidov meets with head of GIWEH in Switzerland

Head of AIDHR held discussions on bilateral relations in Geneva In the framework of his official visit to Geneva Ahmad Shahidov, Head of Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) visited headquarter of Global ...

UN brings together human rights advocates around Muslim countries for conducting discussions in Qatar

Head of AIDHR Ahmad Shahidov also attends international human rights conference to be organized in Doha The international human rights conference to be organized by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) ...

Radicalism, terror and human rights to be discussed at the European Parliament

Ahmad Shahidov commented on multiculturalism traditions of Azerbaijan European Parliament’s hearing on “Religion, Security and Human Rights” has been conducted in Brussels, Belgium on December 10. The meeting which attended by officials, religious leaders, human ...

Ahmad Shahidov meets with head of Justice and Peace Netherlands

On November 23 Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) visited Justice and Peace Netherlands headquartered in Hague, the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Being received by Sebastiaan Van Der ...

Freedom of media to be discussed at TRANSEUROPE Forum in Italy

TRANSEUROPE Forum has been organized in Rovereto, Italy on November 21 An international forum under the title of “TRANSEUROPE-Civil Society Network” has been conducted in Rovereto, Italy on November 21. Attended by 500 representatives including ...

Ahmad Shahidov holds meetings at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Head of AIDHR raised an issue of one million refuges as consequences of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict In the framework of his official meeting to Sweden, Ahmad Shahidov Head of Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights ...

Peaceful protest related to hostages of Khalbajar region to be held in Warsaw

Azerbaijani human rights advocate organized the next peaceful demonstration in Warsaw dedicated to Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev On September 30 peaceful demonstration has been organized with a demand of release of Dilgam Asgarov and ...

US Senator John McCain: “Putin’s next target is Azerbaijan”

During his meeting with United States Senator, head of AIDHR raised Nagorno Kharabakh issue The 10th annual GLOBSEC 2015 Bratislava Global Security Forum continued its panel of discussions on June 21. The forum which was attended ...

Human rights defender to discuss human rights issue with OSCE Secretary General

Ahmad Shahidov conveyed his concern to Lamberto Zannier over the closing down OSCE office in Baku Panel discussions of the 10th annual GLOBSEC 2015 Bratislava Global Security Forum is underway. The forum that was attended ...

In the frame of GLOBSEC 2015 forum head of AIDHR meets with presidents of Croatia and Macedonia

The 10th annual GLOBSEC 2015 Bratislava Global Security Forum that kicked off on June 19 calls attention of European community and mass media. The forum which was attended by high ranked officials of Europe focused ...

GLOBSEC 2015 kicks off with special emphasize on combat against ISIS

GLOBSEC international forum commenced in Bratislava, Slovakia on June 19. The forum which will run for two days will feature discussions on Russian external policy, European issues, priorities of NATO, combat against terrorism, in particular ...

Head of AIDHR meets with Director of the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) of Latvia

As a part of his official visit to Latvia Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) held a meeting with Yaroslav Strelchenok, Director of the Corruption Prevention and Combating ...

Council of Europe’s Commissioner who criticized Azerbaijan fails to answer questions regarding hostages from Kalbajar – VIDEO

In the frame of Riga Summit an interesting dialogue took place between Ahmad Shahidov, human rights defender and Nils Muižnieks, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights In his remarks made during the fourth Eastern ...

A book containing Azerbaijani realties to be presented to one of the largest scientific center of Eastern Europe – VIDEO

Human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov presented a book dedicated to Nagorno Karabakh conflict and Azerbaijani hostages to National Library of Estonia Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) visited ...

Head of AIDHR holds a meeting at the Office of the Chancellor of Justice in Estonia

During the meeting books on Nagorno-Karabakh and Azerbaijani hostages were presented to Estonian official In the framework of his working visit to Europe, Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) ...

Ahmad Shahidov represents Azerbaijan at GLOBSEC Young Leaders´ Forum 2015 – VIDEO

Security and human rights will be main issues of GLOBSEC 2015 to be held in Bratislava GLOBSEC 2015 – Global Security Forum will be held in Bratislava, Slovakia on June 19-21, 2015. Security, democracy and ...

A protest to be held in front of PACE Headquarter against fake claims of armenians – VIDEO

Human Rights defender Ahmad Shahidov demanded immediate release of Azerbaijani hostages in Strasbourg A flash-mob protest against fabricated claims of Armenian was held in front of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe headquartered ...

Czech Ombudsman to be presented a book on Nagorno-Karabakh

Ahmad Shahidov, Head AIDHR met with Anna Šabatová, Czech ombudsman Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) held a meeting with Mrs. Anna Šabatová, human rights defender (ombudsman) in Brno ...

AIDHR to collaborate with Peace Institute in Slovenia

Ahmad Shahidov visited Peace Institute in Slovenian and met with Neža Kogovšek Šalamon, director of the institute As a part of his official visit to Slovenia, Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy ...

Discussions to be held on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and Azerbaijani hostages at Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia

Slovenian Ombudsman has been informed on Azerbaijani hostages In the framework of his official visit to Slovenia, Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) visited Human Rights Ombudsman of ...

Head of AIDHR meets with President of Slovenian National Council

President of Slovenian National Council has been presented a book on Azerbaijani hostages Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) held a meeting with President of Slovenian National Council, ...

The issue of Azerbaijani hostages to be discussed at Office of the Croatian People’s Ombudsman

Head of AIDHR Ahmad Shahidov met with the Ombudswoman Lora VIDOVIĆ Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) visited Office of the Croatian People’s Ombudsman that headquartered in Zagreb, ...

Delegation of AIDHR to hold a meeting at Austrian Ombudsman Board

Austrian Ombudsman Günther Kräuter was presented a book dedicated to the hostages from Azerbaijan On April 16 a delegation led by Ahmad Shahidov, Head of Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) held a ...

Freedom of peaceful Assembly in Azerbaijan to be discussed at OSCE meeting

Human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov will raise the state of freedom of peaceful assembly in Azerbaijan during OSCE meeting in Vienne OSCE’s Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting on Freedoms of Peaceful Assembly and Association with Emphasis ...

Chair of the Committee of Ministers of the CoE pledges his support for the hostages of Khalbajar region – VIDEO

In the framework of his meeting that held in Vienne, Austria Ahmad Shahidov, Human Rights Defender presented a book dedicated to the Azerbaijani hostages to Didier Reynders, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium and Chairperson ...

Head of AIDHR inks cooperation agreement in Qatar

Ahmad Shahidov, human rights defender reached a pivotal agreement in Doha Cooperation agreement has been signed between Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights and the National Human Rights Committee of Qatar on February 18 in ...

Head of AIDHR holds a meeting with top officials of the National Human Rights Committee of Qatar

Ahmad Shahidov familiarized himself with the activities of the Committee Ahmad Shahidov, Head of Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) visited the National Human Rights Committee of Qatar in Doha, Qatar on February 18 ...

Realities of Kharabakh to be presented to the Austrian National Library – VIDEO

Ahmad Shahidov, human rights defender presented encyclopedic book titled “Karabakh: yesterday and today” to one of the large library of Europe

In the framework of his working visit to Vienne, Austria Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the ...

Human rights defender to raise an issue of hostages of Khalbajar region at the Austrian Parliament

Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) held a meeting at the Austrian Parliament Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) visited Austrian ...

Head of AIDHR to attend hearings of PACE on media freedom

Discussions on deaths of Elmar Huseynov and RafiqTagi will be conducted in the framework of Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe’s winter session on January 28 Winter session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the ...

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

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

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 ...

Challenges to Security and Human rights in Arab countries to be discussed in Doha, Qatar

The international conference joined by Governmental officials and state figures of Arab countries, representatives of the international human rights organizations is also attended by Ahmad Shahidov, head of AIDHR An international conference under the title ...

Head of AIDHR meets with Dr. Ali Bin Samikh Al-Marri, Chairman of National Human Rights Committee of Qatar

Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights expands its relations with the Arabian countries Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) held a meeting with Dr. Ali Bin Samikh ...

Head of AIDHR met with the President of European Institute for Democracy

Ahmad Shahidov held discussions with Ms. Dorota Mitrus, President of European Institute of Democracy (EID) Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) held a meeting with Ms. Dorota Mitrus, ...

Chief of AIDHR to hold a meeting at the Austrian Parliament

Ahmad Shahidov met with Ms. Alev Korun, Austria MP of Turkish origin in the Parliament Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) visited Austrian Parliament on September 17. During ...

Exchange of experiences to be made between AIDHR and German Institute for Human Rights

The decision has been reached in the frame of Ahmad Shahidov’s official visit to Berlin Ahmad Shahidov, Head of Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights held a meeting at the German Institute for Human ...

Head of AIDHR to meet Mark Donfried, leading human rights activist of Germany

Ahmad Shahidov held discussions with Mark Donfried on issues of democracy and human rights Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) met with Mark Donfried, Chief of Institute for ...

Head of AIDHR to conduct discussions on human rights at European Parliament

Ahmad Shadhidov visited European Parliament in Brussels and familiarized himself with its operation Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) visited the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium in September ...

Head of AIDHR met Director of Human Rights without Frontiers

In the frame of his visit to Brussels Ahmad Shahidov talked about democracy and human rights Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) held a meeting with Willy Fautre, ...

Head of AIDHR held a series of meetings at PACE

Ahmad Shahidov held a discussion on observed situation in Azerbaijan while received by Alexandre Guessel, Director of Political Advice of Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe In the framework of his official visit to ...

Head of AIDHR to meet Secretary General of Community of Democracies

During his meeting with Ambassador Maria Leissner, Dr. Ahmad Shashidov gave detailed information concerning AIDHR activities and discussed perspectives on mutual cooperation Head of AIDHR Ahmad Shahidov visited “Community of Democracy”, one of the European ...

Chief of AIDHR meets Polish Ombudsman

Ahmad Shahidov holds discussions with his Polish counterpart on human rights issue Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) Ahmad Shahidov conducted a meeting with Aleksandra Viktorov, Polish Ombudsman in Warsaw ...

Chief of AIDHR had some meetings in Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland – PHOTO

On 9 May chief of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, PhD on Philology Ahmad Shahidov had some meetings in Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland. First of all, Ahmad Shahidov met with Deputy ...

Chief of AIDHR discussed last events in the region with advicer of premier minister of Chech Republic – PHOTO

On 7 May chief of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Ahmad Shahidov met with advicer of premier minister of Chech Republic Mr. Jaromir Novotny. In the meeting Ahmad Shahidov gave information about activities ...

Chief of AIDHR met with Chairwoman of Petition Committee of German Bundestag – PHOTO

On 7 May, chief of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Dr. Ahmad Shahidov met with chairwoman of Petition Committee of German Bundestag Mrs. Kersten Steinke. During the official reception took place in the ...

Chief of AIDHR informed Secretary General of Austrian Parliament about human rights in Azerbaijan – PHOTO

Visiting Europe since 1 May, chief of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, PhD on Philology Ahmad Shahidov started official meetings on 5 May in Vienna, capital of Austria. On that day Ahmad Shahidov ...

Chief of AIDHR met with French consul in OSCE – PHOTO

Visiting Austria on 5 May the chief of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Ahmad Shahidov has been in OSCE French Office. Chief of AIDHR met with French consul in OSCE Mr. Xavier Rey ...