Newsletter of the Ombudsman of Azerbaijan

08.11.2019

The Ombudsman Institution of Azerbaijan, State Committee on Affairs with Religious Associations, Law and Human Rights Institute of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences jointly organized a conference on “Religion and Human Rights” in Baku.

The Ombudsman delivered a speech at the event, emphasized the role of attitude towards religion in the sustainable development within and among the countries, also the undeniable relation between the religion and human rights. She noted that the Article 18 of the Constitution reflects the relationship between the religion and the state.

The Ombudsman also underlined that Azerbaijan is known as a unique model for tolerance, multicultural and multi-confessional environment, state-religion relations. She emphasized that there have not been cases like religious persecution, infringement of religious freedom among the appeals addressed to her within the term of office.

The Ombudsman also highlighted the Baku Process, which provided a wide-scale platform for dialogue among civilizations and cultures, and is practiced with its name at the international level, supported by the UN.

It was noted that there is still a need to strengthen the potential on cooperation as a network with the NGOs and mass media to further developing the coordinated awareness raising work by involving all the country population groups.

The Office of the Ombudsman of Ireland is delighted to be hosting the 12^th International Ombudsman Institute World Conference and General Assembly in Dublin from 17-22 May 2020.  The theme of the conference is “Giving voice to the voiceless” and will include discussions on best practice when working with groups of people who have difficulties in accessing our services including:

• People with intellectual disabilities 
• Asylum seekers
• Children and young people
• First peoples
• Homeless
• Prisoners 
• LGBTIQ+ community

The registration website for the World Conference is now live. The website contains information about the conference including the programme, venue and how to get there.

Register before 31 December 2019 for a reduced registration fee. Accommodation can also be booked through the website.

We are looking forward to seeing you all in Dublin in 2020!

Aidan Moore
Head of Strategic Planning and International Relations
Office of the Ombudsman

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