Azerbaijan: Update: The Human Rights Situation in Azerbaijan ahead of COP29

This paper is an updated version of Amnesty International’s Public Statement issued on July 11,2024. It presents Amnesty International’s concerns on Azerbaijan’s human rights record and corresponding implications for Azerbaijan as a host country which aims to ensure effective discussions at COP29 and meaningful outcomes. These concerns include violations of the rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly, reprisals against human rights defenders and journalists, an effective ban on independent human rights monitoring in the country, widespread violations of the right to a fair trial, and abuse of the criminal justice system for political purposes. The document provides recommendations to the Azerbaijani authorities on steps they can take to address the existing concerns and hold COP29 in an environment that respects and upholds the human rights of everyone in the country. View Report in English Download PDF Azerbaijan Europe and Central Asia Public Statement Research Research Recently added COP29: Leaders must commit to fair climate financing and fully phasing out fossil fuels Saudi Arabia: Shortfalls in migrant workers’ insurance scheme highlight need for major reforms on eve of ILO labour complaint Ethiopia: End the month-long arbitrary detention of thousands in Amhara Region Mozambique: End violent post-election crackdown ahead of 7 November Maputo march Yemen: Authorities and Meta must address online gender-based violence Write a letter, change a life Every year, our global community comes together to fight injustice and support people whose human rights are under threat. Join the Write for Rights campaign and demand justice by calling on decision makers to do the right thing.