Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights

Ahmad Shahidov gave interviews to a number of international TV channels regarding the April 11 presidential election

The next presidential elections in Azerbaijan were held on April 11, 2018.Local and international observers were closely following the presidential elections in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rightsobserved elections in 25 regions of the country. Head of AIDHR Ahmad Shahidovgave interviews to a number of international TV channels regarding the election process. Human […]

Discussions on Khojaly genocide and the truth of Azerbaijan at Turkish DRT Television

Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, and Farid Shahbazli, chairman of Reformist Youth Public Union, who are on a working visit in Turkey, were guests at the live broadcast of Turkish DRT Television in Denizli, Turkey, on February 27. Answering the questions of famous presenter Irfan Atasoy, Ahmad Shahidov […]

Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the Khojaly genocide at Dialogue Television of Northern Cyprus

Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, joined the live broadcast of the Diyalog Television of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and talked about the Khojaly genocide, on February 26. Answering the questions of famous presenter Mert Ozdesh, the human rights defender has once again addressed the Turkish nation […]

Discussions on Khojaly genocide, Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and Azerbaijani hostages at Turkish “Ulusal Channel” Television

Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a working visit in Turkey, was a guest at the live broadcast of Turkish “Ulusal Channel” Television, on February 24. Responding to the questions of Seda Anik, the presenter of the “Ulusal Ozel” program, the human rights defender informed about […]

“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, […]

“By the Islamic Solidarity Games we gave a message of peace and reconciliation to the world” – Ahmad Shahidov talked to Cyprus Television

To be in the working visit in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Head of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Ahmad Shahidov was a guest of Diyalog Television. Responded to questions of “Gundem Dishi” (“Out of Agenda”) program presenter Aybeniz Yildirim, human rights defender spoke about the Azerbaijan’s foreign policy, Nagornoy Karabakh conflict and […]

Discussions about the Azerbaijani hostages Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Gouliyev in Cyprus State Television

Human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov gave detailed information about Khodjaly Genocide and Azerbaijani hostages in “Gundem Arti” (“Agenda Plus”) program of BRT State Television of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. To be in the working visit in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus on February 27, Head of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Ahmad Shahidov was […]

Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the Khodjaly Genocide and Azerbaijani hostages in Cyprus TV

Human rights defender was a guest of the “Cyprus Agenda” broadcast in Cyprus TV of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus To be in the working visit in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Head of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Ahmad Shahidov was a guest of Cyprus TV. Responded to questions of “Cyprus Agenda” […]

“There is a great potential for development of the Qatar-Azerbaijan relations” – Ahmad Shahidov

The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) and the High Commissioner for Human Rights organised in Doha an international conference on “Human rights-based approach to conflict situations in the Arab region” on February 20 and 21. Held under the patronage of HE the Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani, and […]

Ahmad Shahidov talked about Azerbaijani hostages in “Chestno Govorya” TV program – CBC Azerbaijan Channel

Human rights defender responded to questions of journalist Mehriban Gasimova and talked about the work done in Europe for releasing Azerbaijani hostages In Febuary 3, Head of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Ahmad Shahidov was a guest of the TV program “Chestno Govorya” in CBC Azerbaijan Channel. Responded to questions of well-known journalist […]

Ahmad Shahidov talked about the international support to Azerbaijani hostages – CBC Azerbaijan Channel

On February 1, Head of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Dr. Ahmad Shahidov gave an interview to CBC Azerbaijan Channel and talked about the work done for sake of defending rights of the Azerbaijani hostages Dilgam Askarov and Shahbaz Gouliyev. Talking about the last meeting with Member of the Verkhovna Rada (the Ukrainian […]

“The position of Azerbaijan is strengthened in the OSCE ” – Ahmad Shahidov said in an interview to Iranian “Sahar” channel

Head of AIDHR spoke about the OSCE-Azerbaijan relations in an interview to “Free Arena” program in Vienna Being in working visit in Austria, Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Ahmad Shahidov gave an interview to “Sahar” TV Channel of Islamic Republic of Iran. On November 5, human rights defender connected from […]

“Amendments to the Constitution serve to ensure human rights and freedoms” – Ahmad Shahidov

Human Rights Defender Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the Draft Referendum Act in interview to 7News.az portal “Amendments to the Constitution will serve to ensure human rights and freedoms, as well as open up new prospects for young people. At this point, Draft Referendum Act is the request of time, I think“, – said Ahmad Shahidov […]

“Russia applies double standards on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict” – Ahmad Shahidov talks to CNN Turk

5N 1K of CNN TV channel gave a coverage on recent escalated tension in the frontline On April 24, 5N 1K program of CNN TV channel hosted by Cuneyt Ozdemir gave a coverage on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, recent state in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan, 4 days war which broke in early April and continued peaceful […]

“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 […]

“Human rights are becoming less important in the UN agenda” – Ahmad Shahidov

Attending United Nations Forum in Geneva on November 16-18, Ahmad Shahidov, head of AIDHR shared his views on conducted discussions The 4th Annual United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights has been organized in Geneva, Switzerland. Participants to the Forum held discussions on recent developments and processes worldwide. Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani […]

Ahmad Shahidov: “Soured relations need to be restored between Azerbaijan and Europe”

Our today’s interlocutor is Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijani Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR)  Mr. Shahidov, how would you assess the situation of civil society in Azerbaijan? Every now and then some European institutions claim of setbacks in the development of civil society. What is your stance on this issue?     […]

Message from the British Ambassador to Baku on the occasion of 139th anniversary of Azerbaijan’s National Press Day

“I am delighted to congratulate Azerbaijan’s journalists on the occasion of National Press Day and to acknowledge the important contribution journalists make in Azerbaijan. Freedom of expression and the existence of free media are fundamental requirements for the building of a flourishing democracy and for creating a stable and inclusive society. Encouraging an open and […]

Arastun Orujlu: Aliyev’s speech in Strasbourg does not bode well

The speech by Ilham Aliyev to the members of the PACE has left a bad impression, the expert Arastun Orujlu said, commenting on today’s speech of the head of Azerbaijan and his answers to questions from MPs for Turan. “In general, it is not anything new to say and he talks in this manner in […]

Officials cheat Commission on the Public Service

The Commissioner of the Public Service under the President of Azerbaijan is for the change of attitude to fill vacancies and to “reserve civil servants.” As Bakhram Khalilov lamented, addressing reporters today, some public bodies do not transmit the complete data on vacancies, which allows them to withhold information or to hire contractors in violation […]

Respect for fundamental freedoms, human rights and the rule of law is in Azerbaijan’s self-interest

(Interview of the President of the European Comission, Jose Manuel Durao Barroso with TURAN) Question: The issue of energy security of Europe is one of most important priorities in the light of situation in Ukraine. After decisions on TANAP and TAP pipelines the question of Transcaspian pipeline is on agenda. How do you estimate position […]

Reaction in Baku to the hearing in the U.S. Helsinki Commission

Despite absence of official reaction to yesterday’s hearing of the Helsinki Commission of the U.S. Congress, a number of pro-government officials expressed their attitude. In particular, members of the Milli Majlis, Rasim Musabayov and Asim Mollazade commented on the positive and negative aspects of hearings. According to Rasim Musabayov, Azerbaijan is not so dependent on […]

L.Yunus : Azerbaijani authorities seek to suppress critical voices finally

The Director of the Institute for Peace and Democracy (IPD ) Leila Yunus held June 2 an online press conference at which she responded to questions related to the criminal case against the journalist Rauf Mirkadirov and around the problems of people’s diplomacy in the South Caucasus. At the press conference organized by the Azerbaijani-Armenian […]

Civil society At the heart of the Eastern Partnership, promoting democratic values

Civil society organisations play a crucial role within their societies in providing policy input, developing new initiatives and in holding governments accountable for their actions. They are major actors in promoting democracy and human rights, the rule of law, good governance and sustainable economic and social development, says EuropeAid Neighbourhood Director Dr Michael Köhler in […]

Elchin Shikhli: I like to be independent

“I have already talked a lot about the reasons for the closure of the newspaper. I say again that currently it is difficult  financially to  support  the independence of  the  newspaper. There is another point. I myself like to be independent, and if my independence under threat, and this threat creates newspaper, I  have to  […]