Tag results for 'Azerbaijan'

IBAHRI launches its first mentorship programme in Azerbaijan

In the first of its kind for the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI), the organisation paired senior and junior lawyers from Azerbaijan with the hope of inspiring a new generation of human rights lawyers and addressing the lack of advocates in the country.

Released on Dec 31, 2017

UN UPR shadow report on Azerbaijan submitted by the IBAHRI

In the report, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) raises concerns about the low number of practicing lawyers in the country, which has a detriment effect for access to justice for all, and highlights the issue of the lack of independence of the legal profession in Azerbaijan.

Released on Dec 31, 2017

Law Student Conference: Young Lawyers and the Future of Human Rights in Azerbaijan

The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) engaged with young lawyers to discuss the challenges faced by human rights advocates across Azerbaijan.

Released on Dec 31, 2017

IBAHRI condemns Azerbaijan police crackdown on LGBTQ+ community

The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) responds to alleged detention of 60 people believed to be LGBTQ+ in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Released on Dec 31, 2017

IBAHRI calls on Azerbaijan Bar Association to reinstate human rights lawyer immediately

News Release: Thursday 23 November 2017. The International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) calls on the Bar Association of the Republic of Azerbaijan to reinstate human rights lawyer Yalchin Imanov immediately and cancel all disciplinary proceedings against him. Mr Imanov was disbarred on Monday 20 November, seemingly as a direct consequence of carrying out his professional duties.

Released on Nov 23, 2017

IBAHRI activities in Azerbaijan in 2019

A summary of the 2019 IBAHRI activities in Azerbaijan.

IBAHRI activities in Azerbaijan in 2018

A summary of the 2018 IBAHRI activities in Azerbaijan.

IBAHRI condemns punishment of human rights lawyer by Azerbaijani Bar Association

As a co-signatory of an open letter to the Presidium of the Azerbaijani Bar Association, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) condemns the disproportionate disciplinary measures taken against Azerbaijani human rights lawyer Shahla Humbatova