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Human Rights in Azerbaijan
Tue, Jun 17
|Genève
Join us for a critical discussion on the deteriorating state of press freedom and human rights, as we examine the systematic targeting of political prisoners and the widespread bans on independent media outlets and non-governmental organizations.
Time & Location
Jun 17, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Genève, Palais des Nations, Av. de la Paix 8-14, 1211 Genève, Switzerland
About the event
Join us for a critical discussion on the deteriorating state of press freedom and human rights, as we examine the systematic targeting of political prisoners and the widespread bans on independent media outlets and non-governmental organizations.
Speakers:
Emin Huseynov, Director, Institute for Human Rights - A leading human rights advocate who will address the current landscape of political imprisonment and systematic persecution of dissidents.
Igor Tenyuta, Consultant, Institute for Human Rights - Providing expert analysis on the legal and institutional frameworks being used to suppress civil society organizations.
Zahra Kalantary, Advocacy Officer, Institute for Reporters' Freedom and Safety (IRFS) - Examining the targeting of independent media and the impact of media bans on democratic discourse.
Moderator: Mehman Huseynov, Blogger, Journalist, and CEO of IRFS