Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights

Dr. Ahmad Shahidov condemned attacks against Azerbaijanis in Russia — issued a global appeal from Washington DC

Currently in Washington, international law defender and human rights activist Dr. Ahmad Shahidov made a public call to the international community regarding the recent violent attacks against ethnic minorities in Russia. Dr. Ahmad Shahidov stated that Azerbaijanis, Central Asians, Muslims, and people of Caucasian origin are being systematically attacked, beaten, detained, and in some cases, […]

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

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 […]

An event dedicated to the joint activities of Azerbaijan and Qatar on climate change was held within the framework of the COP29 conference

On November 20, on the 10th day of the COP29 conference, a side event was held at the Qatar pavilion located at the Baku Olympic Stadium, organized by the Qatar National Human Rights Committee and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of the State of Qatar, with the support of the Ombudsman Office of […]

Human rights organizations of Azerbaijan and Qatar have signed an agreement on joint activities

On April 28-30, the delegation led by the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee of the State of Qatar, HE Mrs. Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah, who was on a business trip to Azerbaijan, held a number of meetings in Baku. Within the framework of the visit, bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Qatar were […]

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 Committee. Issues of mutual cooperation and joint action were discussed during a one-on-one meeting held within the framework of the […]

Freedom of Assembly, Human Rights and Civil Responsibility – Notes by human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov

In recent days, there has been active discussion on social networks. The topic is related to the protests that were being held in the center of Baku. I will try to evaluate this issue both from the position of a human rights defender and at the same time as a citizen, as well as from […]

How do we protect the national interests of Azerbaijan on international platforms? | “Day Overview” program | ARB TV

The “Day Overview” program of ARB Television discusses the national interests of Azerbaijan and its representation on international platforms. Coordinator of the Information Center for Azerbaijani Captives and Hostages, human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov was a guest of the “Day Overview” program of ARB Television and answered the questions of well-known presenter Ibrahim Mammadov.  […]

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 allegations, recognize Khojaly genocide”. Chairman of the Union of Polish Azerbaijanis Javid Zeynalov informed about it. He said that armenian lies […]

Ahmad Shahidov issued a video appeal on the French President’s April 24 decision

French President Emmanuel Macron intends to announce the date of the 24th of April in France as the day of so-called “Armenian genocide”. Macron called the 1915 events as “genocide of Armenians” and “a crime against humanity”. Attending the annual meeting of the Coordination Committee of the Armenian Organizations of France, Emmanuel Macron, as promised […]

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 on 8-12 April, was officially warned.  The human rights defender told about it on his Facebook page. According to […]

The European Parliament has always been indifferent to the issue of Azerbaijani hostages – Ahmad Shahidov

A biased attitude towards Azerbaijan was demonstrated in the European Parliament during discussions on the Azerbaijani blogger Mehman Huseynov. It is not the first time the European Parliament has shown double standards against our country. European parliamentarians, who have always been indifferent and silent to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the issue of the Azerbaijani captives and […]

“UN Resolution on missing persons is very important document” – Ahmad Shahidov

A resolution put forward by Azerbaijan called “Missing Persons” was adopted through consensus at the plenary session of the UN General Assembly. The main goal of the resolution, put forward every two years by Azerbaijan is to increase attention to the problem of missing persons in the world as a result of armed conflicts. The […]

Ahmad Shahidov addresses international organizations on captives and hostages – December 10, International Human Rights Day message

Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December – the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year, Human Rights Day marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone document that proclaimed the inalienable rights which everyone is inherently entitled […]

“FETO is an international terrorist organization” – Ahmad Shahidov defended Turkey at the OSCE

On September 10, 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 participating States […]

The provocation of the armenian separatists was prevented and there was tension at the OSCE Warsaw Summit

On September 10, 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 participating States […]

“Exchange of the hostages can create trust between conflict sides” – Ahmad Shahidov appeals to Armenian officials at OSCE Warsaw Summit

On September 10, 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 participating States […]

“The capture of armenian diversants put Armenia in difficult situation” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke about Azerbaijani hostages

On July 15, Armenia’s intelligence-diversant group attempted to cross the line of contact between the Azerbaijan and Armenia in the direction of Gazakh region. According to the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan, the provocation attempt of the enemy was prevented and one of the members of the diversant group, who was forced to retreat, was […]

“Changing Azerbaijani hostages with Armenian diversants is on the agenda” – Ahmad Shahidov

On July 15, Armenia’s intelligence-diversant group attempted to cross the line of contact between the Azerbaijan and Armenia in the direction of Gazakh region. According to the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan, the provocation attempt of the enemy was prevented and one of the members of the diversant group, who was forced to retreat, was […]

“Armenia ignores international calls on hostages” – Ahmad Shahidov gives interview to ATV

Azerbaijani hostages Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev have been subjected to torture by the Armenian side for last 4 years. Dilgam Asgarov, Shahbaz Guliyev and Hasan Hasanov,who visited the occupied Kalbajar region on July 11, 2014, were captured and exposed to constant torture by Armenian soldiers. As a result, Hasan Hasanov died and two other […]

“We need urgent decisions on Azerbaijani hostages” – Ahmad Shahidov speaks to ARB 24 Television

Azerbaijani hostages Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev have been subjected to torture by the Armenian side for last 4 years. Dilgam Asgarov, Shahbaz Guliyev and Hasan Hasanov, who visited the occupied Kalbajar region on July 11, 2014, were captured and exposed to constant torture by Armenian soldiers. As a result, Hasan Hasanov died and two […]

“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 believe in the release of Azerbaijani hostages in the coming months and strengthened our activity in this direction” – Ahmad Shahidov

Human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov spoke in an exclusive interview to CBC Azerbaijan TV on the work done to release Azerbaijani hostages Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, was the guest of the “Interview” program of CBC Azerbaijan Television on the occasion of 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 […]