Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of Azerbaijan Sabina Aliyeva issued an appeal regarding the “Human Rights Month.”
The appeal in particular say:
“The protection and promotion of human rights and freedoms are one of the priority directions of the state policy in Azerbaijan. Following the restoration of a state independence, consecutive and complex reforms have been carried out in the building of a legal state in our country, and fundamental legal bases were formed in this direction. “The State Program on the Protection of Human Rights,” which was approved at the initiative of the National Leader, Heydar Aliyev, on 18 June, 1998, laid down the strategic activity. Subject to this important document, 18 June, was officially established as a national Human Rights Day by the Order of 2007 issued by the country’s President, Ilham Aliyev and since then, this date has been marked every year.
On the eve of this significant day, the period of 18 May-18 June, was traditionally declared by the Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Azerbaijan as “Human Rights Month.” The month-long campaign aims to promote rights and freedoms, increase public legal awareness, discuss the existing challenges in the field of human rights, and publicize the broadcasting of the activities held at the national level. It must be noted specifically that advocating the rule of law, legal culture, legal accountability, and social inclusion principles should be the key subjects of discussions.
From this perspective, state institutions, municipalities, education and cultural facilities, health and social service institutions, penitentiary institutions, non-governmental organizations, media outlets, and other corresponding institutions are encouraged to participate actively in the events to be held during the “Human Rights Month,” and to organize various educational events, discussions, trainings, and awareness campaigns. Given that, particularly, 2025 was declared in our country as the “Year of the Constitution and Sovereignty,” it is recommended to pay special attention to promoting national constitutional values and the rule of law in these events.
In the course of the month-long campaign, it is kindly asked to share the information about the activities carried out and the educational events organized on social media platforms using the #HumanRightsMonth hashtag.
In addition, I believe and express my gratitude in advance for demonstrating special sensitivity to ensuring the rights of all groups of the population, especially socially vulnerable groups, including families of martyrs, war veterans, persons with disabilities, children, the elderly, refugees, former internally displaced persons, and migrants; preparing legal educational materials; publication and distribution among the population; and covering events and social videos through audiovisual, print, and online media, as well as TV and radio channels and social media accounts.”
