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Ahmad Shahidov speaks on joint efforts against torture at the OSCE Vienna Meeting

The OSCE Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting entitled “Preventing Torture and Ill-Treatment – Strengthening Co-operation and Implementation” is continuing in Vienna, Austria. The high-level event, held on 29–30 June, has brought together diplomats, human rights defenders, journalists, and representatives of international organizations from all 57 OSCE participating States. On 30 June 2026, the second panel session, […]

“We must defend Azerbaijan’s national interests more actively on international platforms” – Ahmad Shahidov releases video statement from the OSCE

The two-day OSCE Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting titled “Safeguarding Civic Space in the Digital Age,” held in Vienna, Austria, has concluded. Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights and a human rights defender participating in the event, released a brief video statement summarizing the discussions. In his message, he noted […]

“Deepfake propaganda is not human rights” – Ahmad Shahidov criticized fake digital propaganda targeting the President’s family at the OSCE Conference

The OSCE Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting titled “Safeguarding Civic Space in the Digital Age” continues in Vienna, the capital of Austria. The high-level event, held on May 11-12, has brought together diplomats, human rights defenders, journalists, and representatives of international organizations from 57 OSCE participating States. Today, on May 12, 2026, the third panel session […]

“The OSCE needs a new cooperation model to overcome its crisis” – Ahmad Shahidov speaks to REAL TV from Vienna

The 32nd OSCE Ministerial Council meeting in Vienna continues against a backdrop of institutional crisis, commitment to the Helsinki principles, and regional security concerns. Statements delivered by participating ministers highlighted the future of the OSCE, the situation in Ukraine, the ongoing budget deadlock, and particularly the progress achieved in the South Caucasus. The Luxembourg Foreign […]

OSCE’s greatest success of 2025: The Azerbaijan–Armenia peace process – Ahmad Shahidov speaks to ARB24 Television from Vienna

The 32nd OSCE Ministerial Council meeting in Vienna continues amid discussions on the organization’s political crisis, commitment to the Helsinki principles, and wider regional security challenges. Ministers addressing the session highlighted the future of the OSCE, Ukraine’s sovereignty, budget issues, and in particular the progress achieved in the South Caucasus. The Luxembourg Foreign Minister’s support […]

“Significant uncertainty surrounds the future activities of the OSCE” – Ahmad Shahidov speaks to Baku TV

The 32nd OSCE Ministerial Council meeting in Vienna continues amid discussions on the organization’s political crisis, adherence to the Helsinki principles, and regional security challenges. Ministers who addressed the gathering highlighted the future of the OSCE, Ukraine’s sovereignty, budget issues, and the importance of the peace process in the South Caucasus. Notably, Luxembourg’s foreign minister […]

“Support for peace and dialogue in the South Caucasus expressed at the OSCE Ministerial Council” – Ahmad Shahidov speaks to REAL TV

The 32nd OSCE Ministerial Council meeting in Vienna continues amid discussions on the organization’s political crisis, adherence to the Helsinki principles, and regional security challenges. Ministers who addressed the gathering highlighted the future of the OSCE, Ukraine’s sovereignty, budget issues, and the importance of the peace process in the South Caucasus. Notably, Luxembourg’s foreign minister […]

The OSCE Ministerial Council convenes in Vienna – Ahmad Shahidov comments from Austria for ARB24 Television

The OSCE Ministerial Council meeting taking place today in Vienna is held amid one of the most severe political crises the organization has faced in recent years. With the participation of 57 foreign ministers, the discussions focus on the institutional future of the OSCE, the fragmentation of the European security architecture, and efforts to revive […]

Ahmad Shahidov speaks to Baku TV from Vienna about the OSCE Ministerial Council meeting

The OSCE Ministerial Council convened today in Vienna amid one of the most serious political crises the organization has faced in recent years. With the participation of 57 foreign ministers, the meeting focuses on the institutional future of the OSCE, the fragmentation of the European security architecture, and ways to overcome the organizational paralysis caused […]

Ahmad Shahidov responds to Armenian revanchists at OSCE Warsaw Conference: “Justice for war crimes will prevail”

The annual OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM 2025) continues in Warsaw, the capital of Poland. Launched on October 6 and running until October 17, the high-level event brings together diplomats, human rights defenders, journalists, and representatives of international organizations from all 57 OSCE participating states. On October 10, 2025, the fifth panel session focused […]

Ahmad Shahidov speaks to REAL Television about key discussions at the OSCE Warsaw Conference

The third day of the OSCE’s annual Human Dimension Conference is underway in Poland’s capital, Warsaw. The major event, which began on October 6 and will continue until October 17, brings together diplomats, human rights defenders, journalists, and civil society representatives from around the world. The conference focuses on human rights, fundamental freedoms, security, international […]

Ahmad Shahidov speaks to ARB24 Television about key discussions at the OSCE Warsaw Conference

The third day of the OSCE’s annual Human Dimension Conference is underway in Poland’s capital, Warsaw. The major event, which began on October 6 and will continue until October 17, brings together diplomats, human rights defenders, journalists, and civil society representatives from around the world. The conference focuses on human rights, fundamental freedoms, security, international […]

Ahmad Shahidov speaks to Baku TV about key discussions at the OSCE Warsaw Conference

The third day of the OSCE’s annual Human Dimension Conference is underway in Poland’s capital, Warsaw. The major event, which began on October 6 and will continue until October 17, brings together diplomats, human rights defenders, journalists, and civil society representatives from around the world. The conference focuses on human rights, fundamental freedoms, security, international […]

Ahmad Shahidov speaks at OSCE Warsaw meeting on journalists killed in Ukraine and the Middle East

The annual OSCE Human Dimension Conference (HDIM 2025) continues in Warsaw, Poland. The high-level event, which started on October 6 and will run until October 17, has brought together diplomats, human rights defenders, journalists, and representatives of international organizations from all 57 OSCE participating States. On October 8, 2025, the third panel session was dedicated […]

Ahmad Shahidov highlights democracy, elections and peace agenda in the South Caucasus at OSCE Warsaw conference

The annual OSCE human dimension conference (HDIM 2025) continues in Warsaw, the capital of Poland. The prestigious event, which began on 6 October and will run until 17 October, has brought together diplomats, human rights defenders, journalists and representatives of international organizations from all 57 OSCE member states. Key topics of discussion include human rights, […]

Ahmad Shahidov speaks about the South Caucasus peace agenda at the OSCE Warsaw Conference, responds firmly to Armenian revanchist provocation

The OSCE Human Dimension Conference (HDIM 2025) continues in Warsaw, Poland. The major event, which began on October 6 and will run until October 17, has gathered diplomats, human rights defenders, journalists, and representatives of international organizations from all 57 OSCE member states. The conference focuses on human rights, fundamental freedoms, security, international justice, and […]

OSCE Human Dimension Conference continues in Warsaw – Ahmad Shahidov speaks to ARB24 Television

The annual OSCE Human Rights Conference in Warsaw, Poland, continues with its second day of discussions. The event, which started on October 6 and will run until October 17, has brought together hundreds of diplomats, human rights defenders, journalists, and civil society representatives from various countries. The main goal of the conference is to strengthen […]

OSCE’s Warsaw meeting kicks off – Ahmad Shahidov highlights regional peace processes

Today – October 6, 2025, the OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) officially opened in Warsaw, Poland. Running from October 6 to 17, the conference gathers hundreds of diplomats, human rights defenders, civil society representatives, and journalists from around the world. The agenda includes global issues such as human rights, conflict resolution, freedom of expression, […]

Dr. Ahmad Shahidov gave a strong response to revanchist remarks by Armenian representatives at the OSCE meeting in Vienna

On June 2, a two-day meeting on “Tolerance and Non-Discrimination” organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights and the OSCE Finnish Chairmanship began in Vienna, the capital of Austria. Ambassadors, diplomats, and official representatives from 57 countries attended the event, where the protection of civil society, the work of human rights […]

“Turks in Western Thrace face systematic discrimination” — Dr. Ahmad Shahidov criticized Greece at OSCE Vienna meeting

On June 3, in Vienna, the capital of Austria, the two-day meeting on “Tolerance and Non-Discrimination” organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and the Finnish Chairmanship-in-Office of the OSCE, continued its work. Ambassadors, diplomats, and official representatives of 57 countries attended the event. The participants discussed the protection of […]

“India violates international law in Jammu and Kashmir” – Ahmad Shahidov speaks at OSCE Vienna conference

On June 3, a two-day conference on “tolerance and non-discrimination,” organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights and the Finnish chairmanship of the OSCE, continued in Vienna, the capital of Austria. The event, attended by ambassadors, diplomats, and official representatives from 57 countries, discussed the protection of civil society in the […]

Ahmad Shahidov delivered a speech on independent journalism and media literacy at the OSCE Vienna meeting

On March 18, in Vienna, the capital of Austria, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, and the OSCE Finnish Secretariat continued their two-day conference titled “The Role of Media During Conflicts and Humanitarian Crises.” The meeting, attended by ambassadors, diplomats, and official representatives from […]

Ahmad Shahidov spoke at the OSCE Vienna meeting about the illegal activities of the “Russian House” in Azerbaijan

On March 18, a two-day meeting titled “The Role of the Media in Conflicts and Humanitarian Crises” continued in Vienna, Austria, organized by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, and the OSCE Finland Secretariat. The meeting, attended by ambassadors, diplomats, and official representatives from […]

Ahmad Shahidov spoke at the OSCE Vienna meeting about the downing of the Azerbaijani plane by Russia

On March 17, in the capital of Austria, Vienna, a two-day meeting titled “The role of media in conflict and humanitarian crises, reflecting on International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law: Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting I” started. It was organized by the Finnish OSCE Chairpersonship, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, the […]

Ahmad Shahidov spoke at the OSCE about women’s rights and domestic violence in Azerbaijan

On September 30, the OSCE Human Dimension Conference began in Warsaw, the capital of Poland. Human rights, fundamental freedoms and conflicts in the OSCE region were discussed at the annual meeting attended by ambassadors, diplomats and official representatives of 57 countries. Discussions held on October 10 were held on the topic “Tolerance and non-discrimination: equality […]