Human Rights in Azerbaijan

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.

Date & Time: June 17, 2025, 15:00-16:00

Location: United Nations Office at Geneva, Room XXV

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

This essential dialogue will explore the interconnected crises facing journalists, activists, and civil society organizations, examining both the immediate human cost of repressive policies and their broader implications for democratic institutions and international human rights frameworks.

Organized by: Institute for Human Rights (IHR) and The Institute for Reporters' Freedom and Safety (IRFS)