Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights

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 and politician Vahe Avetian in Stockholm. During the meeting human rights defenders discussed the Nagorno Karabakh conflict and the rights of […]

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 met with Chairman of Mahatma Gandhi Human Rights Organisation Mr. Gibril Deen in Budapest, capital of Hungary. Gave detailed information […]

“German correspondent Chase Winter, who supports terror act in Istanbul, must be punished” – Ahmad Shahidov raised the issue at the OSCE

Human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the Istanbul terror act in OSCE meeting on the topic of “Propaganda of hatred in the media: self-regulation & journalism ethics” On December 13-14, OSCE Media Conference “Propaganda of hatred in the media: self-regulation & journalism ethics”, organized by the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of […]

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 of 57 participating States, representatives of OSCE institutions and OSCE executive structures, inter-governmental organizations and civil society, legal professionals and […]

“Court decision on Dilgam and Shahbaz is contrary to the Geneva Convention of 1949” – Report on the hostages from Kalbajar in OSCE Seminar

On November 23, OSCE Human Dimension Seminar “Promoting effective and integral justice systems: how to ensure the independence and quality of the judiciary” has ended 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 […]

“Europe’s leading media outlets apply double standards in relation to the conflicts” – Ahmad Shahidov made a speech in OSCE Vienna Meeting

OSCE second Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting on the topic of “Freedom of Expression and Freedom of the Media with a Special Focus on Conflict Situations, Including Protection of Journalists and Reporting during Armed Conflict”, organized by the German OSCE Chairmanship-in-Office, Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media and the Office for Democratic Institutions […]

Austrian National Day marked in Baku

On October 25, the Austrian Embassy in Azerbaijan has organized a reception on the occasion of the country`s National Day The event bought together officials, MPs, ambassadors of foreign countries accredited in Azerbaijan. After the state anthems of Azerbaijan and Austria were performed, Ambassador of Austria Axel Wech made remarks. The Ambassador in particular provided […]

“1 million people are refugees as a result of armenian aggression” – Ahmad Shahidov criticized the official Yerevan in OSCE

On September 27, 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 […]

“Europe may benefit from Azerbaijani model of multiculturalism” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke in OSCE

On September 26, 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 […]

“Azerbaijani opposition holds rally 3 times a week” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke in OSCE

On September 21, 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 States […]

Ahmad Shahidov talked about the Referendum and criticized the Freedom House organization in OSCE Warsaw Meeting

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, OSCE institutions, and OSCE executive structures, representatives of inter-governmental organizations, legal professionals, representatives of civil society and researchers from 57 […]

Ahmad Shahidov meets with Michael Georg Link, Director of the OSCE ODIHR

Head of AIDHR touch on the state of human rights and recent pardon decree in Azerbaijan Ahmad Shahidov, Head of Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) visited OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights and held a meeting with Michael Georg Link, Director of the organization in Warsaw, Poland on March 22, […]

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 representatives. The participants to the forum held discussions on migration crises in Europe, security and human rights. Attending the Forum […]

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 the international human rights organizations, human rights defenders and religious leaders featured discussions on tendencies of intolerance, in particular religious […]

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 Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia” to be held in Brussels, Belgium on February 16, Ahmad Shahidov, head of Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy […]

Ahmad Shahidov criticizes Freedom House at OSCE Freedom of media conference

While commenting on propaganda for war, head of AIDHR touched upon the fact that some international organizations back separatism The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media has conducted gathering on “Propaganda for war and hatred is detrimental to free expression and media freedom,” in Vienne, Austria on February 12. The meeting which attended by […]

Issue of Nagorno Karabakh Conflict to be discussed at University of Bern

Joint conference has been organised on Nagorno Karabakh conflict and its peaceful solution in Bern, Switzerland  The Conference “Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict – Russia’s next Pandora’s Box?” has been organized by Institute for Conflict Transformation and Peace building (ICP) in cooperation with Center for Global Sciences (CGS) and Swiss Society Middle East and Islamic Cultures (SGMOIK) at […]

Ahmad Shahidov makes primarily agreement with Geneva for Human Rights organisation

Head of AIDHR held a meeting with Adrien-Claude Zoller, President of Geneva for Human Rights (GHR) In the framework of his working visit to Switzerland Ahmad Shahidov, Head of Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) visited headquarter of Geneva for Human Rights (GHR). Being received by Adrien-Claude Zoller, Ahmad Shahidov extended his gratitude […]

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 Consultative Status with the United Nations (CoNGO) in Geneva on February 9. Receiving head of AIDHR at the Organization’s headquarter […]

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 Institute for Water Environment and Health (GIWEH), one of the leading NGOs in the world on February 8. Being received […]

Ahmad Shahidov: “Azerbaijan is appropriately represented at the PACE winter session”

Human rights defender associated failure of recognition one of the two resolutions on Armenia with the religious factor Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has started its winter session on January 25. As it was expected to the winter session had heated discussions. PACE’s including two resolutions in relation to Armenia on January 26 […]

Ahmad Shahidov attends the meeting dedicated to Turkish-Polish relations

Yusuf Ziya Ozcan, Turkish Ambassador to Poland sent out important messages at the event devoted to the ended tenure of Ambassador A meeting has been organized on Turkish-Polish relations by Embassy of Turkey in Warsaw, Poland and Yunus Emre Cultural Center on January 22. The meeting coincided with the ended tenure of Yusuf Ziya Ozcan, Turkish […]

“Recent developments opened a new page in Azerbaijan and European relations” – Ahmad Shahidov

Ahmad Shahidov, head of AIDHR attended groundbreaking gathering dedicated to human rights which took place in Brussels, Belgium on December 10 Head of AIDHR talked to Mammad Gulmammadov, editor in chief of the Olke.az web site As we know you attended an important meeting on the International Human Rights Day that has been organized by the […]

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 rights advocates and MPs featured discussions on recent developments worldwide, religious confrontations, intolerance, discrimination ad radicalism tendencies. The reports were […]

Ahmad Shahidov meets with PACE President Anne Brasseur

Head of AIDHR informed PACE President on the state of human rights in Azerbaijan The Standing Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) met in Sofia, Bulgaria on November 27. The Standing Committee featured discussions on human rights, influx of refugees, discrimination and election related issues. Joining the meeting, Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the […]