Report prepared for the Universal Periodic Review

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...
An alternative law on political parties being prepared

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...
Junior lawyers awarded certificates

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...
Trainings for young lawyers being continued

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...
Legal aid conducted to war-affected citizens in Beylagan

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....