Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights

“Shusha Declaration will cross borders of the two countries and cover the whole region” – ANews Television

Yesterday was indeed a historic day for Azerbaijan and Turkey, and the signing of the Shusha Declaration took relations between the two countries to a new level. This document was the largest historical agreement after the Kars agreement, which reflects the development of relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey at a new stage. The Shusha Declaration […]

Recep Tayyip Erdogan`s visit to Shusha is a clear message to world – Ahmad Shahidov talked to ANews

Today’s visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Azerbaijan is especially and strategically important. Because Mr. Erdogan also visits Shusha. This is another message to the world. Mr. Erdogan’s visit to Shusha reaffirms that the two countries share the joy of Victory in the 44 day Karabakh War. This time Erdogan’s visit also coincides […]

Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the political significance of TurAz Eagle 2020 joint military exercises on Ulusal Channel Television of Turkey

The Turkish-Azerbaijani Armed Forces’ TurAz Eagle 2020 large-scale joint military exercises in Azerbaijan end today. The maneuvers, which included military aircraft of both countries, were carried out in Baku, Nakhchivan, Ganja, Kurdamir and Yevlakh.  Commenting on the joint Turkish-Azerbaijani military exercises on Turkish Ulusal Channel Television, Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Azerbaijan Institute for […]

Ahmad Shahidov speaks on Turkish TV about February 26 massacre and international campaign “Justice for Khojaly”

On February 26, the head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, well-known human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov spoke to the Turkish television channel “Ulusal Kanal” about the 28th anniversary of the Khojaly genocide and the international campaign “Justice for Khojaly”.  Connected to the “Gunaydin Turkiye” program of “Ulusal Kanal” TV with […]

“Monument against Talat Pasha in Yerevan is hate crime” – Armenia has been criticized at OSCE

On September 16, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) started 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 […]

“Visa cancellation for Turkish citizens will bring us closer” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke at “Ulusal Kanal” TV of Turkey

On September 1, Chairman of Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Dr. Ahmad Shahidov, who is on a working visit in Turkey, was the guest of the program “Basin Turu” at Turkish Television of “Ulusal Kanal”. Ahmad Shahidov answered questions of well-known TV presenter Erkan Kol and spoke about the cancellation of the visa […]

Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the Republic Day on “Ulusal Kanal” TV of Turkey

On May 28, coordinator of the Information Center for Azerbaijani Captives and Hostages Dr. Ahmad Shahidov, who is on a working visit in Turkey, was the guest of the program “Gunaydin Turkiye” on Turkish Television of “Ulusal Kanal”. Ahmad Shahidov answered questions of well-known TV presenter Can Karadut and gave detailed information about the 101st […]

Discussions on Khojaly genocide 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 26. Responding to the questions of Seda Anik, the presenter of the “Gunaydin Turkiye” program, the human rights defender informed about […]

The anniversary of the Khojaly genocide was celebrated at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University

Within the framework of the international campaign “Justice for Khojaly!”, initiated by the Vice President of the Haydar Aliyev Foundation Mrs. Leyla Aliyeva, “The Justice for Khojaly Week” was held in Istanbul, Turkey on February 20-26. During the week, the Khojaly genocide memorial event, organized by the Reformist Youth Public Union, was held at the […]

The anniversary of the Khojaly genocide was celebrated at Mehmet Fatih Sultan Foundation University

Within the framework of the international campaign “Justice for Khojaly!”, initiated by the Vice President of the Haydar Aliyev Foundation Mrs. Leyla Aliyeva, “The Justice for Khojaly Week” was held in Istanbul, Turkey on February 20-26. During the week, the Khojaly genocide memorial event, organized by the Reformist Youth Public Union, was held at the […]

“FETO is an international terrorist organization” – Ahmad Shahidov defended Turkey at the OSCE

On September 10, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States, organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) started 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 assesses Azerbaijan’s agenda in live broadcast of Turkey’s “Ulusal Channel” Television

Human rights defender answered questions from Deniz Chaghlayan, the speaker of the “Midday” program and spoke about the recent terrorist attack in Ganja city  Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a business visit in Turkey, was a guest of the live broadcast of “Ulusal Channel” […]

Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the Republic Day of Azerbaijan in “Ulusal Channel” Television of Turkey

Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a working visit in Turkey, was the guest of a live broadcast on Turkey’s prestigious “Ulusal Channel” Television on May 31. Answering the questions of Umut Tezerer, the presenter of the “Midday” program, Ahmad Shahidov spoke about the history of […]

Commemoration of Khojaly genocide was held in Turkey’s Mustafa Kaynak Anatolian High School

Young people aged 14-17 who are studying at high school were informed about Khojaly genocide and Nagorno-Karabakh conflict Ahmad Shahidov, head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, and Farid Shahbazli, chairman of the Reformist Youth Public Union, who are on a working visit in Turkey, took part in the seminar entitled “Khojaly […]

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 speaks to Turkish youth at “Khojaly genocide and Karabakh issue” conference at Pamukkale University

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, attended “The Khojaly genocide and Karabakh issue” conference held at Pamukkale University in Denizli on February 27. At the conference organized by the Pamukkale University and […]

A photo exhibition featuring the Khojaly genocide was organized in Denizli, Turkey

The exhibition, organized at Pamukkale University, lasted for 10 days and hosted thousands of visitors A photo exhibition featuring the horrors of the Khojaly genocide was organized on 17-28 February in Denizli, Turkey, jointly by Pamukkale University and Denizli Turkish Centers. At the exhibition held at Pamukkale University, about 80 photographs, reflecting Armenian atrocities on […]

The debate on the Khojaly genocide and the Karabakh conflict at the live broadcast of TRT World – Matthew Bryza, Ahmad Shahidov and Richard Giragosian

Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a working visit to Turkey, participated in debates at live broadcast of the “Newsmakers” program of TRT World. Former US ambassador to Azerbaijan Matthew Bryza and Armenian expert Richard Giragosian also joined the discussions on the Khojaly genocide and the […]

Ahmad Shahidov speaks of Europe’s double standards at “Justice for Khojaly” conference at Istanbul Aydin University

On the occasion of the 26th anniversary of the Khojaly genocide, the “Justice for Khojaly” Week has been launched in Istanbul, Turkey. Reformist Youth Public Union has been organizing for already six years the “Justice for Khojaly” Week by joining the International Campaign for Khojaly (Justice for Khojaly) initiated by the Vice President of the […]

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 […]

Ahmad Shahidov made a speech at the conference “Justice for Khojaly” held at Istanbul Altınbash University

On the occasion of the 26th anniversary of the Khojaly genocide, the “Justice for Khojaly” Week has been launched in Istanbul, Turkey. Reformist Youth Public Union has been organizing for already six years the “Justice for Khojaly” Week by joining the International Campaign for Khojaly (Justice for Khojaly) initiated by the Vice President of the […]

“Justice for Khojaly” conference has been organized at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University

On the occasion of the 26th anniversary of the Khojaly genocide, the “Justice for Khojaly” Week has been launched in Istanbul, Turkey. Reformist Youth Public Union has been organizing for already six years the “Justice for Khojaly” Week by joining the International Campaign for Khojaly (Justice for Khojaly) initiated by the Vice President of the […]

Ahmad Shahidov visited the Turkish Embassy in Hungary

Ahmad Shahidov, Head of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, who is on a working visit to Europe, visited the Embassy of the Turkish Republic in Budapest. Meeting with Ambassador Ahmet Akif Oktay, the human rights defender informed the Ambassador about the activities carried out in Europe and spoke of the work done […]

“The economic, social and cultural rights of the Turkish Cypriots are in danger” – Ahmad Shahidov spoke of embargoes facing Northern Cyprus at OSCE Warsaw Meeting

On September 20, 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 […]

Young people from Azerbaijan and Turkey met in Istanbul – Republic Day was celebrated

On May 27, “Friendship, brotherhood and strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Turkey in the eyes of youths” conference, organised by Reformist Youths Public Union and Young Mavera Foundation took place in Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University. The conference was devoted to the 99th anniversary of the establishment of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic. Prominent young politicians, NGO leaders, […]