Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights

“Azerbaijan wants fair peace” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke at the international conference in Scotland

Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Information Center for Azerbaijani Captives and Hostages, spoke at the international conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, on 29 November. Speaking at the international conference organized by “Conscience”, human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov stressed the need to apply new approaches to establishing peace in the world, noting the importance of applying the […]

Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and its humanitarian consequences in UK Parliament

International hearings on “UN, Great Powers and Peace” have been held in UK Parliament in London. The event was attended by British MPs, representatives of international organizations, media representatives and public and political activists from around 30 countries. The discussions focused on conflicts around the world, ways to achieve peace and the rights of refugees […]

Armenian separatists’ attempt in PACE was prevented – protest against the “ombudsman” of so-called regime

The Autumn Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe began its work on September 30 in Strasbourg, France. During the session, the Armenian delegation tried to provoke. The Armenian delegation, which organized a side event in the PACE building, tried to present the separatist regime under the name of “Universal Human Rights”. […]

“Russia’s mediation proposal is a positive step in the issue of captives and hostages” – Ahmad Shahidov speaks to ARB 24 Television

A Russian Foreign Ministry official commented on the exchange of captives and hostages between Azerbaijan and Armenia. “Sides of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict may appeal to Russia to exchange the captives and hostages.” It was stated by the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova in response to a question about the conditions for creating an atmosphere of […]

“Miatsum Union plan will undermine Armenia’s position in international arena” – Ahmad Shahidov

The Miatsum Union has been established in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh. It is reported that the organization will actively participate in socio-political life of the so-called regime. The organization is also expected to participate in the “presidential and parliamentary elections” in separatist regime. The main goal of the Miatsum Union is to […]

Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the humanitarian consequences of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in Tbilisi

On July 1-5, Tbilisi hosted an event organized by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation and the Europe-Georgia Institute. With the participation of socially-active young people mainly from the Eastern Partnership countries – Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia, Ukraine, Belarus and the Russian Federation, discussions were held on democratic reforms, human rights, peace and dialogue in the region. Representatives […]

“Armenian authorities are responsible for the murder of Mayor Agil Omarov ” – Ahmad Shahidov

The units of the armed forces of Armenia, grossly violating the ceasefire regime on the front line, once again carried out a provocation. At a time when the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group pay a visit to our republic, on May 30 in the morning, a serviceman of the Azerbaijan Army Omarov Agil Akif […]

“After the Vienna meeting the process of exchanging the hostages has entered the active phase” – Discussion on “ATV Actual” program

The Vienna meeting of the Azerbaijani President and the Armenian Prime Minister and the Moscow meeting of foreign ministers were discussed at the “ATV Actual” program of the Free Azerbaijan Television. The guests of the well-known presenter Ariz Tarverdiyev were the Chairman of Azerbaijan Press Council, MP Aflatun Amashov and Coordinator of the Information Center […]

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 […]

“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 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, […]

Issue of Azerbaijani hostages Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev was discussed on “Channel T” Television of Northern Cyprus

Answering questions of “Haber +” TV Program’s presenter Mrs. Ferda Ekinchi, the human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov shared his views on Turkey-Azerbaijan-North Cyprus relations Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a working visit to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, was a guest on live broadcast […]

“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 […]

The European Parliament was informed about the killing of 2-year-old Zahra

Speaking at the European Parliament’s Human Rights Subcommittee meeting, Human Rights Defender Ahmad Shahidov said that the armenian armed forces targets the civilian population in the frontline Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a working visit in Europe, attended the public hearings held at the European […]

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 […]

Issue of Azerbaijani hostages Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev raised at OSCE Vienna meeting

On November 6, the meeting of the OSCE on “The Role of Media in Counteracting of Disinformation, “Hate Speech” and Radicalization” took place in Vienna, Austria. 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 took part […]

“One million Azerbaijani refugees are victims of humanitarian disaster” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the armenian occupation at the OSCE Warsaw Meeting

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 […]

“I came here to say that no news from my father since last 7 months” – Dilgam Asgarov’s son spoke at the 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) 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 […]

“This photo is a clear example of armenian fascism” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke of 2-year-old Zahra at OSCE Warsaw meeting

On September 18, 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 […]

“Mosques in Shusha, Aghdam and Kalbajar collapsed, armenian churches built on site” – Ahmad Shahidov criticized Armenia at the OSCE Warsaw meeting

On September 14, 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 […]

“Dilgam Asgarov’s son’s speech at OSCE will increase international attention to our hostages” – Ahmad Shahidov

On September 11, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) starts 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 spoke about the importance of social media in the life of youth in the trainings in Ganja

The opening ceremony of the project “School of Young Bloggers”, organised by the New Azerbaijan Party Ganja City Organization and the Reformist Youth Public Union, was held on July 24 with the support of the Executive Power of Ganja city. The event was attended by chairman of the New Azerbaijan Party Ganja City Organization, MP […]

“The positions of Azerbaijani people and state coincide in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict” – Ahmad Shahidov

The Head of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Dr. Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and its possible solutions in live broadcast of the “Legal Aspect” program of the “Sahar” Television of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Pointed out that Azerbaijan always prefers peace talks, Ahmad Shahidov has not ruled out the […]

The killing of 2 year old Zahra was discussed in Television of Islamic Republic of Iran

The killing of civilians by the armenian armed forces in the Alkhanli village of Fuzuli region of Azerbaijan is also in the international press. Killing of two-year-old Zahra Guliyeva by armenian armed forces was spoke in the “Azad Arena” program of the “Sahar” Television of Islamic Republic of Iran. Joined to live broadcast via Skype, […]