OSCE estimations on Azerbaijani parliamentary elections, September 2nd 2024
Baku, Azerbaijan – September 2nd 2024 – In the run-up to the parliamentary elections held on September 1st 2024, the ODHIR deployed an...
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- Aug 30
Economist Fazil Gasymov Claims Torture and Political Persecution in Baku Court Hearing
Yesterday, on August 29th, the preliminary hearing in the case of economist Fazil Gasymov was held at the Baku Court for Serious Crimes....
- Aug 25
Members of PACE banned from enterin Azerbaijan following criticism
It is now official: members who have voted against the Azerbaijan delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe have...
- Aug 23
Activists’ arrests cause dismay
It is well known that Azerbaijan’s Constitution refers to the country as democratic and law-governed. However, as documented the report...
- Aug 23
Greta Thunberg calls for the release of the prisoners of conscience in Azerbaijan
Following a successful advocacy efforts of the Climate Observers Partnership, particularly a private meeting of the Lead Campaigner, Emin...
- Aug 22
Another outrageous arrest in Azerbaijan prior to COP29 - Young Political Analyst Bahruz Samadov Detained
The Climate Observers Partnership strongly condemns the escalating human rights violations and the severe restrictions on fundamental...
- Aug 21
Azerbaijani government reportedly falsified activist’s medical record
The government allegedly falsified the medical results of economist and political activist Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, who is currently detained...
- Aug 16
CLIMATE OBSERVERS PARTNERSHIP PETITION AHEAD OF COP29 IN AZERBAIJAN
We call for the immediate release of all prisoners of conscience in Azerbaijan and ensure safe civic space in the country. As the UNFCCC...
- Aug 13
Emin Ibrahimov Arrested in Baku Following Stabbing Allegations
On July 22th, former diplomat Emin Ibrahimov was arrested in Baku following stabbing allegations. Ibrahimov, on the other hand, denied...
- Jul 24
Emin Huseynov's Address at the 56th Human Rights Session: Interactive dialogue on Climate Change
During the 56th Human Rights Session of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations Office in Geneva, Emin Huseynov presented a...
- Jul 9
Challenges to Freedom of Assembly and Association in the Caspian Sea Region - Side event in UN during the Human Rights Council 56th Session
The side event addressed the restrictions imposed to the right to a peaceful assembly and association in the Caspian Sea region, mainly...
- Jul 8
A Call to Action for Global Solidarity on Press Freedom and Environmental Justice at Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum
On July 29, 2024 in Bonn, Germany, at the Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum, Azerbaijani journalist and human rights advocate, Emin...
- Jul 3
Environmental activism under threat - Side event in UN during the Human Rights Council 56th Session
This side event highlighted the current state of environmental worldwide activism, focusing on global challenges and threats to climate...
- Jul 1
Emin Huseynov Urges Global Action on Human Rights and Climate Justice at UN Human Rights Session
Following the 56th Human Rights Session of Human Rights Council in United Nations Office in Geneva, Emin Huseynov has delivered a...
- Jun 26
Violation of freedom of expression and opinion ahead of COP29 - Side event in UN during the Human Rights Council 56th Session
The event shed light on the alarming restrictions on freedom of expression and opinion in Azerbaijan and discussed the implications for...
- Jun 22
Unprecedented Cases of Corruption in Azerbaijan, Russia and Myanmar
During the 2024 International Anti-Corruption Conference in Lithuania, at a workshop hosted by Grigory Mashanov, various NGO leaders...
- Jun 15
COP29 - Climate of Justice Initiative has ceased its activities
COP29 - Climate of Justice Initiative (COP29 - Ədalət Mühiti Təşəbbüsü), established by five Azerbaijani NGOs, announced the termination...
- Jun 12
Focus on Rights in Pre-COP29 Climate Talks
(Bonn) – Governments attending UN climate talks in Bonn from June 3 to June 13, 2024, should push for rights-respecting and ambitious...
- Jun 12
Azerbaijan accused of media crackdown before hosting Cop29State reportedly arrested at least 25 journalists and activists in last year as it prepares for September climate summit
State reportedly arrested at least 25 journalists and activists in last year as it prepares for September climate summit Azerbaijan’s...
- Jun 12
Azerbaijan extends pre-trial detention of 6 journalists accused of receiving Western funding
The Committee to Protect Journalists is dismayed by a series of Azerbaijani court decisions this week that further extended the pre-trial...
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