Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights

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 […]

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 European University Center for Policy Studies Dr. Andrew Cartwright and exchanged views on recent developments in the region. The sides, […]

“This photo is a clear example of armenian fascism” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke of 2-year-old Zahra at OSCE Warsaw meeting

On September 18, 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 […]

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 Igor Dzundev, the Director of Multilateral Cooperation Department of MFA of Macedonia, gave information about the activity of AIDHR, as […]

“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 Party for Movement of the Turks in Macedonia Mr. Enes Ibrahim. During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the […]

Ahmad Shahidov visited Azerbaijani Embassy to Hungary

Met with Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Hungary Dr. Vilayat Guliyev, human rights defender spoke about his activity in Europe and exchanged views on the delivering of Azerbaijani truths. On his working visit in Europe, Head of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Dr. Ahmad Shahidov visited Azerbaijani Embassy to Hungary in Budapest, on April […]