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

06 November 2016

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

05 August 2016

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

25 April 2016

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

20 December 2015

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

19 November 2015

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”

18 February 2015

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

22 July 2014

“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

24 June 2014

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

24 June 2014

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

13 June 2014

(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

12 June 2014

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

03 June 2014

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

03 June 2014

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

03 June 2014

“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  […]

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

06 November 2016

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 ...

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

05 August 2016

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 ...

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

25 April 2016

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 ...

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

20 December 2015

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 ...

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

19 November 2015

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 ...

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

18 February 2015

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 ...

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

22 July 2014

“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 ...

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

24 June 2014

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 ...

Officials cheat Commission on the Public Service

24 June 2014

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 ...

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

13 June 2014

(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. ...

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

12 June 2014

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 ...

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

03 June 2014

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 ...

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

03 June 2014

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, ...

Elchin Shikhli: I like to be independent

03 June 2014

“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. ...

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