Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights

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 rights, the war in Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, as well as political and institutional challenges across the […]

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 UK and Ukraine signed a 100-year partnership agreement. This agreement covers cooperation in economic, military, and scientific fields. British Prime […]

“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 conflict and establish lasting peace and stability in the region. Although the full details of the agreement have not been […]

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 initiated by a Spanish MP named Laura Castel Fort, was political emigrant Emin Huseynov. In their speeches, Emin Huseynov and […]

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 PACE have become significantly more active. It is expected that new decisions will be adopted and new restrictions will be […]

Discussions about the hostile organizations’ activity against Azerbaijan were held on “Day Overview” program of ARB Television

The activities of “People In Need” and other pro-Armenian organizations that have been working hard against Azerbaijan’s national interests in Europe and trying to undermine official Baku’s image on international platforms have been discussed on “Day Overview” program of ARB Television, on September 26.  Responding to questions from well-known presenter Ibrahim Mammadov, human rights […]

Ahmad Shahidov met with the president of YUCOM, the leading human rights organization in Serbia

A well-known human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov, who is on a working visit to Belgrade, capital of Serbia, has met with Ms. Katarina Golubovic, the head of YUCOM, Serbia’s largest human rights organization, on June 20. During the meeting, prospects of mutual cooperation and joint activities in the field of human rights were discussed. Ahmad […]

The Eurovision 2019 debate on the live broadcast of “Yeni Musavat” newspaper – Ahmad Shahidov and Samir Asadli

Exchange of different ideas was reflected in today’s live debate on musavat.com’s Facebook and Youtube platforms. Azerbaijan’s failure to get the first place in Eurovision Song Contest and therefore, some people are sad and other group is glad, caused serious discussions. So, to be glad that we did not win means not to love the […]

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 Dr. Anne Lindboe, Norwegian Ombudsman and discussed the relations between Azerbaijan and Norway, the rights of children in both countries […]

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 holding Azerbaijani flags in their hands condemned the ethnic cleansing and genocide committed against Azerbaijanis in 1918 and raised the […]

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 rights defender Ahmad Shahidov met with Mr. Alexander Shlyk, Head of the OSCE ODIHR Election Department, Mr. Omer Fisher, Head […]

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 meeting, the sides exchanged views on fundamental freedoms, freedom of religion, ethnic minorities’ rights and other issues in Albania. Ombudsman […]

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 Europe, meets the Albanian Christian religious leader Dr. Anastasios Yannoulatos in Tirana. During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on […]

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, the human rights defender informed the Ambassador about the activities carried out in Europe and spoke of the work done […]

“Our activity in the PACE Winter Session has changed the international approach to issue of the Azerbaijani hostages” – Ahmad Shahidov

The Winter Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe was held on January 22-26 in Strasbourg, France. On the first day of the Session, the new president and vice-presidents of PACE, Commissioner for Human Rights and chairpersons of committees were elected. PACE’s priorities for the new term were announced. The issues of […]

The issue of Azerbaijani hostages Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev was discussed in PACE Winter Session

During the discussions in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, members of the Azerbaijani delegation conducted intensive work on the humanitarian consequences of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the Azerbaijani IDPs and hostages. The Winter Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe was held on January 22-26 in Strasbourg, France. On the […]

“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. The issues that will be discussed at the Winter Session will be mainly related to humanitarian disasters in conflict zones, […]

The European Parliament was informed about the killing of 2-year-old Zahra

Speaking at the European Parliament’s Human Rights Subcommittee meeting, Human Rights Defender Ahmad Shahidov said that the armenian armed forces targets the civilian population in the frontline Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a working visit in Europe, attended the public hearings held at the European […]

Ahmad Shahidov visited the Embassy of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus 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 of Northern Cyprus in Budapest. During the meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the TRNC in Budapest Mrs. Selda Chimen, the Head of AIDHR discussed the […]

Ahmad Shahidov met with the High Commissioner for Refugees and Migrants of Serbi

On November 10, 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 High Commissioner for Refugees and Migrants of Republic of Serbia Mr. Vladimir Cucic in Belgrade. During the meeting, the sides discussed the war and its horrors faced […]

“Azerbaijan and Serbia support each other in the issue of territorial integrity” – Meeting with the Vice-Speaker of the Parliament of Serbia

Head of AIDHR Dr. Ahmad Shahidov meets with the Vice-Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Serbia Mr. Vladimir Marinkovic On November 9, 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 Vice-Speaker of the Parliament of the […]

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 Pashalich in Belgrade. Speaking about the activities of his organization, Mr. Ahmad Shahidov informed his Serbian counterpart about the projects, […]

Ahmad Shahidov speaks about the truths of Azerbaijan at a meeting with Ombudsman of Bosnia and Herzegovina

On November 7, 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina Mrs. Jasminka Dzumhur in Sarajevo. During the meeting, the Human Rights Defender who spoke about the truths of Azerbaijan – the Nagorno-Karabakh […]

Ahmad Shahidov speaks about the role of free media in Europe’s security | OSCE Vienna Meeting

The Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting (SHDM) on the topic of The Role of the Free Media in the Comprehensive Approach to Security takes place in Vienna from 2 – 3 November 2017. The meeting is co-organized by the Austrian OSCE Chairmanship, the OSCE Representative on the Freedom of Media (RFOM) and the OSCE Office for […]

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, who met with the head of program department of the Cordelia Foundation Mrs. Dorottya Atal, gave detailed information about the […]