Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights

“We try to overcome the existing double standards with respect to the Azerbaijani hostages” – Ahmad Shahidov talked to CBC Azerbaijan Television

It is already 3 years that Azerbaijani hostages Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev have been taken hostage by armenian armed forces. On July 11, 2014, three Azerbaijani civilians – Dilgam Asgarov, Shahbaz Guliyev and Hasan Hasanov went to Kalbajar region of Azerbaijan to visit their relatives graves and were taken captive by armenians. Hasan Hasanov, […]

The killing of 2 year old Zahra was discussed in Cyprus State Television

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 “Main News” program of the State Television of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus – BRT. Joined to […]

“Armenia, which targets civilians, brutally violates the Geneva Conventions” – CBC Azerbaijan TV

On July 4 at about 20:40 (GMT+4 hours), the Armenian armed forces again violated ceasefire and, using 82-mm and 120-mm mortars and grenade launchers, shelled Azerbaijani positions and territories where the civilian population lives, namely the Alkhanli village of the country’s Fuzuli district, thereby grossly violating the requirements of international law. As a result of […]

“International youth conference, planned in Khankandi is an act of sabotage by Armenia” – CBC Azerbaijan Channel

According to armenian media, it is planned to hold an international youth conference in occupied Azerbaijani city of Khankandi on 14-17 September, 2017. Alleged aim of the conference organized by the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs of Armenia is to discuss the challenges and perspectives of the recognition of the separatist regime in Nagornoy […]

Ahmad Shahidov to meet with armenian human rights activist Vahe Avetian in Stockholm

Human Rights Defenders discussed the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and the principles of international law On his working visit in Sweden, Head of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Dr. Ahmad Shahidov met with famous armenian human rights activist and politician Vahe Avetian in Stockholm. During the meeting human rights defenders discussed the Nagorno Karabakh conflict and the rights of […]

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” […]

Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the Khodjaly Genocide and Azerbaijani hostages in Istanbul Culture University

“Justice for Khodjaly” Week, organized by Reformist Youths Public Union, held its next conference in Istanbul Culture University On 24th February, “Justice for Khodjaly” conference, organized by Reformist Youths Public Union, was held in Istanbul Culture University. University administration, teachers and students, as well as guests from Azerbaijan participated in the conference. Made a welcome […]

Ahmad Shahidov spoke at the “Justice for Khodjaly” conference in Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University

On 23rd February, “Justice for Khodjaly” conference, organized by Reformist Youths Public Union, was held in Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University. Made a welcome speech in the conference, chairman of RYPU Mr. Farid Shahbazli gave short information about the “Khodjaly Genocide” and spoke about the work done for recognition of armenian brutality in the world. Then, a short documentary film about the […]

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 […]

“Armenia ignores the international calls” – Ahmad Shahidov talked to CBC Azerbaijan

Human Rights Defender Ahmad Shahidov says that armenian authorities ignores the international laws and Europe countries turn a blind eye to it In his interview to CBC Azerbaijan Channel on February 2, Head of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (AIDHR) Ahmad Shahidov talked about the illegal arrest of Azerbaijani hostages Dilgam Askarov and […]

National Hero of Ukraine Nadejda Savchenko joins to defence of Azerbaijani hostages

Human Rights Defender Ahmad Shahidov met with Member of the Verkhovna Rada (the Ukrainian Parliament) Nadejda Savchenko During his working visit in Ukraine on January 27, Head of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Ahmad Shahidov met with Member of the Verkhovna Rada (the Ukrainian Parliament), National Hero of Ukraine Mrs. Nadejda Savchenko. Head of AIDHR […]

“The official institutions and civil society are working systematically on hostages from Kalbajar” – Ahmad Shahidov gave an interview to “Sahar” channel

In his live interview to “Free Arena” program in Hamburg, Germany, Head of AIDHR informed about the 23rd Meeting of OSCE Ministerial Council and spoke about the work being done within the framework of the meeting During his working visit to Germany, Head of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Ahmad Shahidov gave an […]

The 23rd OSCE Ministerial Council kicked off in Hamburg

Human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov has held a number of meetings within the framework of the 23rd OSCE Ministerial Council The 23rd OSCE Ministerial Council kicked off in Hamburg, Germany on 8-9 December. Foreign Ministers of 57 participating States, representatives of OSCE institutions and OSCE executive structures, inter-governmental organizations and civil society, legal professionals and […]

“Court decision on Dilgam and Shahbaz is contrary to the Geneva Convention of 1949” – Report on the hostages from Kalbajar in OSCE Seminar

On November 23, OSCE Human Dimension Seminar “Promoting effective and integral justice systems: how to ensure the independence and quality of the judiciary” has ended 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 armenian society is in information blockade and fed with false information” – Sargsyan regime has been exposed in the OSCE

The third OSCE Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting (SHDM) on the topic of National Minorities, Bridge Building and Integration has concluded its work in Vienna, Austria on 11 November 2016. 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 […]

“While armenian church is protected in Azerbaijan, the mosques in Shusha, Agdam have been destroyed” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke at the meeting of the OSCE in Vienna

The third OSCE Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting (SHDM) on the topic of National Minorities, Bridge Building and Integration has started its work in Vienna, Austria on 10 November 2016. 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 […]

“Europe’s leading media outlets apply double standards in relation to the conflicts” – Ahmad Shahidov made a speech in OSCE Vienna Meeting

OSCE second Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting on the topic of “Freedom of Expression and Freedom of the Media with a Special Focus on Conflict Situations, Including Protection of Journalists and Reporting during Armed Conflict”, organized by the German OSCE Chairmanship-in-Office, Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media and the Office for Democratic Institutions […]

“The greatest patron of children in Azerbaijan is Mehriban Aliyeva” – the speech about children’s rights in OSCE

On September 29, 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 […]

“1 million people are refugees as a result of armenian aggression” – Ahmad Shahidov criticized the official Yerevan in OSCE

On September 27, 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 […]

A documentary film about Kalbajar hostages – “Silent world!” will be distributed in foreign languages

A documentary film was made about Kalbajar hostages Dilgam Asgarov, Shahbaz Guliyev and late Hasan Hasanov A documentary film “Silent world!” by support of “Reformist Youths Public Union” and ShushaPost.az Information Portal is about life of three Azerbaijanis – Dilgam Asgarov, Shahbaz Guliyev and Hasan Hasanov, who were displaced from their ancestral lands as a […]

7th Global Baku Forum: is the co-existence possible in Nagorno-Karabakh?

The 7th Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) on the theme “Living Together in Inclusive Societies: A Challenge and A Goal” have been ended on April 27. At the panel discussion which joined by First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, the conductor opened question and answers sessions. Taking a floor […]

“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 […]

Ahmad Shahidov gives an interview to “Sahar” TV channel of Iran on Nagorno Karabakh

Human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov talked to “Sahar” TV channel of Iran on ongoing military operations in Tartar region of Azerbaijan, ways of resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict and unconstructive position of Armenia in the negotiations.

Al Jazeera broadcasts a program from liberated Azerbaijani territories

Strength and high spirit of Azerbaijani soldiers have been conveyed to hundreds of thousand audiences Al Jazeera’s live broadcast has been transmitted from libarated terrotories of Azerbaijan on April 8. The program displayed the highest hills that Azerbaijani armed forces liberated and hoisted Azerbaijani flag in its, solidgers and high spirit of soldiers. The host […]