Azerbaijan – Human Rights House in Azerbaijan
The idea of establishing a Human Rights House in Baku appeared for the first time in 2003. In 2007, the HRH Azerbaijan was registered as an international branch of the HRHF, and officially opened in 2009. In accordance with the order of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Justice of 10 March 2011 the activities of HRH Azerbaijan have been ceased. Partner organisations of HRH Azerbaijan continue all activities, until an agreement with authorities on the reopening of HRH Azerbaijan is reached.
Human rights trends
Azerbaijan's worrying human rights record analysed at Council of Europe
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe published a note on the human rights situation in Azerbaijan. The situation of journalists remains worrying. Rights to freedom of expression, association and assembly remain problematic and are restricted by legislative measures. 02 May 2012 »
Azerbaijani journalist brutally attacked
In Azerbaijan five independent reporters, including award-winning journalist Idrak Abbasov, were brutally assaulted just weeks before the Eurovision Song Contest. 29 Apr 2012 »
Running scared: Azerbaijan's silenced voices
The current state of freedom of expression in Azerbaijan is alarming, as the cycle of violence against journalists and impunity for their attackers continues; journalists, bloggers, human rights defenders and political and civic activists face increasing pressure, harassment and interference from the authorities. 26 Mar 2012 »
Illegitimate restrictions on human rights defenders’ legitimate work
Human rights defenders work to promote and protect rights of all – their work should be promoted and they should to enjoy protection in their work. However, throughout the world, they face harsh repression and often work in an unfavourable environment. 20 Mar 2012 »
Arbitrary detention still used as a tool to repress critical voices
Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus have to rehabilitate all persons arbitrarily detained and to review and address systemic factors within their legal systems and State apparatus’ which underlie this human rights abuse; States need to stop using arbitrary detention as a repression tool. 20 Mar 2012 »
Numerous violations of human rights show that ensuring effective compliance with human rights is a serious challenge to Baku. »
Azerbaijan - Baku
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