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Launch of the HELP course on mediation in Azerbaijan
On 18 February 2025, a HELP (Council of Europe’s Programme on Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals) course developed by the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) on “The Importance of Quality of Justice in Mediation” was launched for a group of 50 Azerbaijani...
Council of Europe trains Azerbaijani lawyers on international legal standards on access to information
Access to information is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of democratic governance, enabling transparency, accountability, and informed public participation. Recognising its significance, the Council of Europe organised a two-day training programme for members of the Azerbaijani Bar...
Strengthening co-operation: Progress and future initiatives in the Council of Europe Action Plan for Azerbaijan
The Steering Committee meeting for the Council of Europe Action Plan for Azerbaijan 2022-2025 brought together partner institutions and representatives of the civil society in Azerbaijan, and Council of Europe representatives. They exchanged on key areas of co-operation, the progress achieved so...
EU and Council of Europe continue co-operation work in Azerbaijan to implement reform priorities
The European Union and the Council of Europe organised the second local steering committee meeting for the Partnership for Good Governance programme. During the meeting, participants reviewed results obtained over the past year, exchanged ideas on challenges and ways to address them, and...
Tragic AZAL plane crash: Condolences from the Council of Europe Office in Baku
The Council of Europe Office in Baku has expressed its deep condolences to the people of Azerbaijan following the tragic crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) aircraft near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on December 25. In a formal note, the Office conveyed its profound sorrow over the loss of life and...
Updated online course “Combating hate speech” launched in Azerbaijani
The Council of Europe HELP online course “Combating hate speech” in Azerbaijani is now available in its updated version for free. The translation and adaptation of the course for Azerbaijan was made with the support of the EU and the Council of Europe, as part of the Partnership for Good...
Local recruitment competition: Senior Project Officer
Do you have experience in the implementation of co-operation projects? Are you motivated and passionate about supporting Azerbaijan in the field of participatory democracy, multilevel governance, and human rights at local level? Do you have the potential to work in a dynamic and creative team, in...
Local recruitment competition: Project Assistants
Are you experienced in administrative support tasks? Do you like working on projects and are you a team player? Would you like to contribute to the activities of an International Organisation working for human rights, democracy and the rule of law? If so, this job offer may be the right...
Local recruitment competition: Senior Project Officer
Do you have an experience in implementation of the co-operation projects with a background of law ? Are you passionate about enhancing timely and effective execution of the European Court of Human Rights’ judgments and decisions in the Republic of Azerbaijan? Would you like to contribute to the...
Local recruitment competition: Project Officer
Are you committed to promoting participatory youth work and policies, and access to citizenship and human rights education ? Are you keen to support young people from Azerbaijan to take part in education and training activities of the Council of Europe Youth Department. Would you like to...
Women as equal partners in the AI revolution: a call for gender equality in the digital age
“The AI and digital revolution must also be a revolution for gender equality,” says Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset ahead of International Women’s Day. “Together, we can break down barriers to build a future where women and girls lead, innovate, and drive the digital world...
Statement by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe on Human Rights Day 2024
Let this Human Rights Day be the turning point we need
Amid all the troubles and deep concerns facing Europe and the wider world, it is important that on this Human Rights Day we remember that the future is ours to decide – and that the time to act is now. Over recent years, we have seen a concerted effort to undermine the human rights standards that...
Secretary General: new technologies must stop child sex abuse, not facilitate it
This year’s Day for the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse is an opportunity for governments and international organisations to commit to using new technologies to stop these crimes. Emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and extended...
Azerbaijan is multi-ethnic but possibilities to enjoy national minority rights must be improved, say Council of Europe experts
Azerbaijan as a multi-ethnic country strives to promote ethnic cultural, linguistic and religious tolerance and respect. Most national minority cultures are celebrated, and religious tolerance and interreligious dialogue are high on the government’s agenda. The rights of persons belonging to...
Secretary General at COP29 in Baku
Council of Europe Secretary General, Alain Berset, participated in the World Leaders Climate Action Summit in the context of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on climate change (COP29) which took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, on 12-13 November 2024. In...
Human Rights, Camera, Action! - Council of Europe launches photo and video competition for young Europeans
To celebrate its 75th anniversary and to raise awareness of the role and impact of the Council of Europe, the Deputy Secretary General, Bjørn Berge, has launched a photo and video competition entitled “Human Rights, Camera, Action!” aimed at young people, inviting them to use their smartphones...
Statement by Dominique Hasler, President of the Committee of Ministers and Marija Pejčinović Burić, Secretary General of the Council of Europe
How the Istanbul Convention is saving lives
As we approach the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, sobering statistics remind us of the urgent need to stop this violence, and a landmark treaty is proving increasingly successful to do just that: the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating...
Azerbaijani students tackled digital media literacy and disinformation
In Azerbaijan, the Council of Europe has organised a three-day training programme to show journalist students how they can use the standards of the Organisation to improve the quality of journalism by analysing the accuracy of what they see and read online on television and in newspapers every...
Mission to Azerbaijan on the execution of the European Court's judgments
On 4 and 5 September, the Director of Human Rights and the Department for the Execution of Judgments carried out a mission to Baku. Fruitful exchanges were held with the Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Prosecutor General’s...
Statement by Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić
European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day
On the occasion of the European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day, Marija Pejčinović Burić, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, made the following statement: “Today, we commemorate European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day and pay tribute to the 3,000 Roma – mainly women and children – who were...
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