The lawyer became a member of the Bar Association
Junior lawyer Ulkar Hamidli, who participated in the trainings of the Institute for Citizen Rights, became a member of the Bar Association. Ulkar Hamidli successfully participated in trainings of the organization on increasing the skills of junior lawyers and...
Proposals drafted for legislation in the field of domestic violence prevention
The Institute for Citizen Rights has prepared proposals for amendments to a number of laws in order to adapt the legislation of Azerbaijan on the prevention of domestic violence to the requirements in line with international human rights standards, in particular, the...
Legal aid conducted to war-affected citizens in Beylagan
On May 12th, 2022, the lawyers of the Institute for Citizen Rights Ulkar Hamidli and Rukhsara Mammadova have conducted mobile legal aid to citizens in the Beylagan region. During the day, the appeals of approximately 13 citizens (5 women and 8 men) have been viewed....
Report prepared for the Universal Periodic Review
The Institute for Citizen Rights has prepared an interim report on the state of implementation of the obligations undertaken by Azerbaijan. According to articles 6, 7 and 9 of the UN Covenant on Economic, Cultural and Social Rights, as well as articles 16 and 17 of...
Junior lawyers awarded certificates
The training program “Improving the Practical Knowledge of Junior Lawyers” training program organized by the Institute for Citizen Rights and the “Benefisiar” Legal Aid Center has been successfully completed. 55 junior lawyers have participated in the training...
“History of the use of torture as a legal tool and reasons for its prohibition as an absolute right”
On May 7th, a training on “Preparation of a statement of claim” has been held for young lawyers. The training consisted of both theoretical and practical parts. In the theoretical part of the training, attorney Rovshana Rahimli informed the participants about the...
An alternative law on political parties being prepared
The Institute for Citizen Rights is preparing a new draft law on political parties. It should be noted that in September, the new draft law "On Political Parties" has been submitted to the Milli Majlis. However, the author of the project is unknown. It is reported...
Trainings for young lawyers being continued
On May 14th, training has been held on the procedure of individual complaints to the UN bodies that have been established under human rights treaties and on “Legal ethics (to be a lawyer - to be ethical)” for young lawyers. The training consisted of both theoretical...
Domestic violence, local and international standards
On April 30th, a training on “Evidence in Criminal Proceedings” has been held for young lawyers. The training consisted of both theoretical and practical parts. In the theoretical part of the training, attorney Fariz Namazli introduced the participants to the concept...
The main goal of the organization targets the promotion of the protection of citizens and solution
of their issues by themselves in the future through legal enlightenment of them besides achieving
the solution of specific legal problems of the citizens while conducting legal aid activity