Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights

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 Zwaan, Executive Director of Justice and Peace Netherlands, head of AIDHR touched upon mutual cooperation and perspective of future collaboration. […]

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 human rights advocates, NGOs officials and journalists, the forum featured discussions on peace and security in Europe, mass influx of […]

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 (AIDHR) visited headquarter of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Being received by Tiziana Quarta Bonzon. […]

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 Shahbaz Guliyev, hostages of Khalbajar region in Warsaw, Poland. The peaceful silent protest organized by human rights advocate Ahmad Shahidov […]

A conversation with Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights. Interviewer: Bartosz Marcinkowski BARTOSZ MARCINKOWSKI: You are chief of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights which claims to stand for democratic values and defend human rights. Having in mind the human rights abuses in Azerbaijan, aren’t you afraid your […]

Head of AIDHR has interviewed “New Eastern Europe” and talked about human rights – VIDEO

During his conversation with Bartosz Marcinkowski, assistant editor of “New Eastern Europe”, Ahmad Shahidov touched on Nagorno Karabakh conflict In the framework of his working visit to Europe Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) visited mainstream “New Eastern Europe” journal that headquartered in Krakow, Poland. Being received by […]

Head of AIDHR meets with Mikheil Saakashvili at GLOBSEC 2015 Forum

Ahmad Shahidov conveyed his condolences to the Georgian former president on floods in Tbilisi Following a series of panels and discussions the 10th annual GLOBSEC 2015 Bratislava Global Security Forum was ended on June 21 with a reception held in honour of guests. The participants to the reception had informal discussions during the closing ceremony. […]

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 by high ranked officials of Europe focused on security issues, counter-terrorism and Russian external policy. The panel that devoted to […]

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 by high ranked European officials puts a special emphasise on heated discussions on regional security and stability. Joining the panel […]

Head of AIDHR meets with President of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves at GLOBSEC 2015 Forum

Ahmad Shahidov talked about cores of Ramadan holiday to Estonian president The 10th annual GLOBSEC 2015 Bratislava Global Security Forum continued its panel of discussions during which European high ranked officials discussed a series of concerning issues. The forum mainly focused on processes going on Eastern Europe, Ukrainian conflict and Russian foreign policy. Being the […]

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 on security issues, Russian external policy, and counter-terrorism, combat against ISIS and migrants related issues. Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the […]

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 Bureau (KNAB) Republic of Latvia on May 22. During the meeting Director of KNAB talked about activities and reforms carried […]

The issues of elections in Azerbaijan to be discussed at the Central Election commission of Latvia

Head of AIDHR held a meeting with Arnis Cimdars, Chairman of the Central Election Commission of Latvia and familiarized himself with election practices of this country In the framework of his official visit to Latvia Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) visited Central Election commission of Latvia and […]

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 Partnership summit in Riga on May 20, Nils Muižnieks, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights mainly focused on Azerbaijan […]

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 National Library of Estonia in Tallinn, on May 18. Being received by Kristel Veimann, Director of Library, Head of AIDHR […]

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) visited the Office of the Chancellor of Justice in Estonia that headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia and held a meeting with […]

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 human rights within European borders will be main issues of the forum that is expected to be attended by high […]

Head of AIDHR attends Eastern Partnership Summit to be held in Riga

Ahmad Shahidov: “Azerbaijan seems unwilling in signing Associative Agreement with the European Union” Holding the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Latvia will host one of grandiose summit “Eastern Partnership Summit” of participating countries in Riga on May 21-22, 2015. The summit is expected to attend by top officials from 28 EU participating […]

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 in Strasbourg, France on April 24. The protest of silence was initiated by Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute […]

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 city, Czech Republic on April 23. Extending a warm welcome to the AIDHR delegation, Mrs. Anna Šabatová talked about the […]

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 and Human Rights (AIDHR) visited Peace Institute, one of the leading NGOs in Slovenia and held a meeting with Neža […]

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, Mitja Bervar in Ljubljana, Slovenia on April 20. Talking about the organization headed by him, Ahmad Shahidov touched on Azerbaijani-Slovenian […]

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, Croatia on April 20. Being received by the Ombudswoman Lora VIDOVIĆ, Ahmad Shahidov gave detailed information on the organization headed […]

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 meeting at Austrian Ombudsman Board in Vienne, Austria. Being received by Ombudsman Dr. Günther Kräuter, Head of AIDHR interested in […]

EU Appreciates Azerbaijan’s Fulfillment of Neighborhood Program

The report of the European Commission on the implementation of the European Neighborhood Policy (ENP) in Azerbaijan in 2014 noted the deterioration of conditions for the activities of civil society, increasing pressure on NGOs, activists and the media. The document published on the website of the EU (http://eeas.europa.eu/enp/pdf/2015/azerbaijan-enp-report-2015_en.pdf) notes that the agreement on visa facilitation […]