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Azerbaijani Versions of HELP Courses on Child-Friendly Justice and Children's Rights in the Digital Environment Launched in Baku
On 15 October 2026, the Council of Europe officially launched the Azerbaijani versions of its Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals (HELP) courses on "Child Friendly Justice" and "Children's Rights in the Digital Environment" in Baku. The launch marked the start of an online, self-paced,...
Council of Europe opens applications for Environmental Journalism training in Shabran
The Council of Europe is pleased to announce the call for applications for the "Environmental Journalism" training programme, which will take place in Shabran, Azerbaijan, on 28-29 November 2026. The training aims to equip participants with fundamental knowledge and practical skills in...
Auditors strengthen their knowledge in the fight against financial crime Baku, Azerbaijan
Money laundering and terrorist financing pose significant risks to the stability of the financial system and the wider economy. These activities can have serious consequences for businesses, communities and individuals. Preventing and detecting them requires the combined efforts of many...
Call for tender
The Council of Europe Office in Azerbaijan invites you to submit a quotation for one of its service vehicles, a KIA SORENTO 2.2 Premium, as specified in Appendix A. Interested parties are requested to submit their quotation in EURO and in compliance with the Bid Form (Appendix B), by mail or in...
Azerbaijani institutions exchange European experience on developing perpetrator programmes to prevent violence against women
Preventing violence against women and domestic violence requires comprehensive responses that prioritise the safety and support of victims while also addressing the behaviour of perpetrators and reducing the risk of repeated violence. The challenge is not only to ensure effective protection and...
Professionals explore ways to strengthen coordination and referral mechanisms for victim support in Azerbaijan
Effective coordination and referral mechanisms are important for ensuring that victims of violence against women and domestic violence receive protection and timely, appropriate and continuous support. As victims often interact with multiple services, cooperation among professionals and...
Democracy is worth fighting for, say young people on the International Youth Day
“Dear democracy, our youth is yours”
“Young people are often told that we are the future. Yet many of us struggle to trust that future.” These are the first lines of the “Youth visions for a European democracy in 2049” manifesto that was developed by 120 participants of a youth event of the New Democratic Pact for Europe held by the...
Experts discuss legal and institutional responses to domestic violence in Azerbaijan
Responding effectively to domestic violence takes more than good laws: it requires strong co-operation between institutions, consistent implementation on the ground, and ongoing exchange of good practice. Bringing together national institutions and international expertise offers a chance to take...
Call for Applications: Environmental Journalism training programme for students
To the Attention of Journalism Students! The Council of Europe is pleased to announce the call for applications for the "Environmental Journalism" training programme, which will take place in Shabran, Azerbaijan, on 31 August – 1 September 2026. The training aims to equip participants with...
A new Mediator’s Handbook strengthens professional standards and mediation practice in Azerbaijan
Mediators in Azerbaijan now have a practical handbook designed to improve the quality and consistency of mediation services across the country. Developed by national consultants with the support of CEPEJ experts from Portugal and Slovenia, this handbook serves as a common professional reference...
DPC Open Day 2026: presenting achievements and impact in the field
In a time of rapid acceleration, the Council of Europe’s strength lies in clarity of direction. This message was at the heart of the Directorate of Programme Co-ordination’s (DPC) Open Day 2026, which showcased how co-operation translates political commitments into concrete and measurable...
“No woman should live in fear of violence”
Statement by Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset on International Day on the Elimination of Violence against Women 2025
Gender-based violence is the number one human rights violation of women in Europe. Democracy rests on the fundamental principle that everyone deserves equal rights and dignity and can live safely and freely. As our democracies are facing new challenges, women’s rights are increasingly called...
Regional workshop addresses evolving corruption challenges in Eastern Partnership countries
A two-day regional workshop on “Best practices in the investigation and prosecution of corruption” brought together practitioners and experts from Armenia, Azerbaijan, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine. The event provided an opportunity to share experiences, discuss common challenges, and look...
Protecting children from sexual abuse requires better evidence, not just criminal records
Ahead of the Day for the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse marked on 18 November, Council of Europe Secretary General, Alain Berset, emphasised the importance of gathering data from diverse sources – including education and healthcare sectors, helplines, child...
Armenia and Azerbaijan: A milestone on the road to lasting peace
The Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, has made the following statement: “I warmly welcome today’s initialing of the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement in Washington DC, which paves the way towards a final settlement of the long-standing conflict between the countries –...
Azerbaijan: Roundtable to discuss the country’s progress in combating human trafficking
Some 38 representatives of Azerbaijani government agencies, public bodies and civil society met in Baku on 24 April 2025 to discuss the implementation of the Council of Europe Anti-Trafficking Convention, on the basis of the third evaluation report issued by the Group of Experts on Action against...
Calls for participants
The Youth Peace Camp is the flagship activity of the Council of Europe youth sector on promotion of peaceful and inclusive societies. The Youth Peace Camp project was born in 2003 in the framework the programme of the Council of Europe’s confidence-building measures and has been providing a...
Armenia and Azerbaijan: statement by Secretary General Alain Berset
The Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, has welcomed the announcements of Armenia and Azerbaijan on the finalisation of negotiations on the draft Agreement on Peace and Establishment of Interstate Relations. When joining the Council of Europe in 2001, both countries pledged...
Women as equal partners in the AI revolution: a call for gender equality in the digital age
“The AI and digital revolution must also be a revolution for gender equality,” says Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset ahead of International Women’s Day. “Together, we can break down barriers to build a future where women and girls lead, innovate, and drive the digital world...
Statement by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe on Human Rights Day 2024
Let this Human Rights Day be the turning point we need
Amid all the troubles and deep concerns facing Europe and the wider world, it is important that on this Human Rights Day we remember that the future is ours to decide – and that the time to act is now. Over recent years, we have seen a concerted effort to undermine the human rights standards that...
Action Plan for Azerbaijan 2022-2026
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