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A meeting with the former judge of the Supreme Court, Vafaddin Ibayev was held at the Institute

On November 3, a meeting with the former judge of the Supreme Court, Vafaddin Ibayev was held at the Institute of Law and Human Rights. During the meeting, the participants analyzed and discussed the European Convention on Human Rights and Freedoms, violations in connection with the application of Article 5 of the Convention and the decision of the European Court against Azerbaijan in cases considered under this Article - the right to security (Nagiyev, Garayev, Shanturk, etc. ).


11/03/2022

Held a training on joint work on Word texts

On November 3, our employee Anar Mustafayev conducted training on the topic “Joint work on texts and review function in Word” at the Institute. At the training organized for the Institute’s staff members, A.Mustafayev presented information on the design of documents according to the requirements and the use of special tools for joint work on documents.


11/03/2022

Our employees took part in the FAO event

On October 31, the inaugural 2022 FAO Law Lecture Legal reflections on “Leave no one behind. Better production, better nutrition, a better environment & a better life” webinar dedicated to the World Food Day was held on the Zoom platform. FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) is a specialized agency that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. The webinar organized by the institution was hosted by Philippe Sands, an international law expert who has worked as a counsel and advocate in many international courts and tribunals, Professor of Law, Director of the Center on International Courts and Tribunals at University College London, author of seventeen books on International law. The webinar discussed International law and food, International law and fisheries, the UN resolution on food law, the goals of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, protecting human health and the environment, the impact of food production and consumption on climate change, as well as the impact of the Covid 19 virus on nutrition.


11/01/2022

Held training on the HUDOC database

On November 1, at the Institute of Human Rights of Human Rights, our staff member Farid Alakbarov conducted training on the HUDOC database which provides access to the Case-Law of the European Court of Human Rights. The training participants were provided with the necessary information to work with the functional search sections of the HUDOC database, and were demonstrated visually the possibilities of practical search in the database. At the end of the training, were given answers to the questions of participants on the topic, as well as a brief discussion of main issues related to the current activities of the European Court of Human Rights.


11/01/2022

Our employee participated in the online discussion on “Procedural safeguards in criminal proceedings”

On November 1, an employee of our Institute, Ilham Aliyev, participated in the online discussion on “Procedural safeguards in the criminal proceedings” within the framework of the project “Strengthening the role of non-governmental organizations in the process of judicial reforms” organized by the Max Planck Foundation for International Peace and Rule of Law (MPFPR), the Azerbaijan Law Society (ALS) and the financial support of the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Germany. At the event, the participants were given information on such existing opportunities within the framework of the projects of the European Union and the Council of Europe as trips to Europe for the judges; , participation in the training on the case law of European courts, getting access to electronic versions of court decisions to facilitate acquaintance with themthrough the Internet.


11/01/2022

Head of the Institute of Law and Human Rights held a meeting with NGOs

On October 31, Chairman of the Board of the Institute of Law and Human Rights Mahammad Guluzade and staff of the Institute held an online meeting with local NGOs operating in the field of law and human rights in the Republic of Azerbaijan. At the meeting, M. Guluzade briefed NGO representatives on the areas specified in the Charter of the Institute, spoke about plans for the future, and also drew attention to the areas in which the Institute can cooperate with NGOs. The Chairman stated that the Institute performs such tasks as preparing scientific and practical recommendations and comments in various areas of law, including in the field of human rights, holding seminars and trainings in the field of legal education, preparing proposals for draft laws.


10/31/2022

The head of the Institute took part in the event of the Council of Europe

On October 27, 2022, the Chairman of the Board of the Institute of Law and Human Rights, Mahammad Guluzade took part in a seminar on the topic “Risks of money laundering and terrorist financing in the non-profit sector”, organized by the Council of Europe Baku Office. The seminar was attended by representatives of the State Security Service, the Ministry of Justice, the Financial Monitoring Service, the State Committee on Religious Associations and representatives of local non-governmental organizations. Speaking at the event, Mahammad Guluzade informed the participants about the Institute and spoke about the measures implemented in Azerbaijan based on the FATF standards. He emphasized that the NGO sector is mainly funded by the state and poses little risk in terms of terrorist financing, as well as the importance of constantly monitoring the situation and preparing recommendations to address gaps in legislation.


10/28/2022

The heads of the Center and the Institute took part in the event of the Bar Association

On October 28, 2022, the heads of the Center for Legal Expertise and Legislative Initiatives and the Institute of Law and Human Rights took part in an event organized by the Bar Association of the Republic of Azerbaijan. At the event, ICCA’s Guide to “The Interpretation of the 1958 New York Convention: a handbook for judges”was presented to the participants in Azerbaijani language. The event was attended by members of the Bar Association, members of the Parliament (Milli Majlis), employees of the Ministry of Justice and various government agencies, foreign experts, as well as lawyers and representatives of Media.


10/28/2022

ANNOUNCEMENT - The deadline for the logo contest announced by the Institute of Law and Human Rights has been extended until 10.11.2022

The deadline for the logo competition announced by the Institute of Law and Human Rights has been extended until 10.11.2022.Those wishing to take part in the competition can send their proposals for the logo to the email address info@huquq.org.az until 10/11/2022. Copyright ownership related with the winning logo will be belonging to the Institute (provided source file, color codes and fonts). The winner will be paid a monetary prize at the sum of 200 AZNazn. The same organization or individual can submit no more than 5 logos. Detailed information about the institute - http://huquq.org.az/az/ We wish a good luck to all participants! Attention! Employees of the Institute cannot participate in this competition.


10/28/2022

ANNOUNCEMENT - the Institute of Law and Human Rights will hold a meeting with NGOs

On October 31, 2022, Chairman of the Board of the Institute of Law and Human Rights, Mahammad Guluzade will hold an online meeting on Zoom, from 15:00 to 16:30 with local NGOs operating in the field of law and human rights in the Republic of Azerbaijan. To participate in the meeting, please register using the link below. Only registered persons will be able to take part in this meeting. https://forms.gle/c6jfqRVtkpfyDZza7 The deadline for registration: 28.10.2022, 12:00.


10/26/2022

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