Council of Europe Baku Office News
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...
CEPEJ evaluates the development of mediation in Azerbaijan
On 29 and 30 June 2026, experts from the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) visited Azerbaijan to carry out a field assessment of the development of mediation in the country since its introduction in 2021. Consultations were held with the main national stakeholders,...
Council of Europe Director General for Human Rights and Rule of Law visits Baku
On 7 July 2026, Gianluca Esposito, Director General of Human Rights and Rule of Law of the Council of Europe, visited Baku for a working visit. During the visit, he addressed participants of the training on “Parallel Financial Investigations”, organised within the framework of the European Union...
Council of Europe Office in Baku announces vacancy for Driver – Logistic Assistant
The Council of Europe Office in Baku is inviting applications for the position of Driver – Logistic Assistant (Grade C3). The successful candidate will provide driving services to the Head of Office, Council of Europe staff and official visitors, while also supporting the Office with logistical,...
Law enforcement, judges and financial intelligence explore asset recovery and management mechanisms
Effective recovery of criminal proceeds helps ensure that crime does not pay and that the harm caused to society and citizens can be addressed. With this aim, prosecutors, investigators, judges, financial intelligence officers and other law enforcement professionals from Azerbaijan took part in a...
Call for applications: Integrating a gender perspective into legal education
The Council of Europe is launching a call for applications for a regional workshop entitled “Integrating a gender perspective into legal education”, to be held on 23 October 2026 at the European Youth Centre Budapest (EYCB), Hungary. The workshop will bring together up to 60 law professors from...
Tender call for design and printing services in Azerbaijan
The Council of Europe has announced a tender call for the provision of design and printing services within the framework of its Project on Promoting Media Professionalism and Freedom of Information in Azerbaijan (PRO-M-FEX). The tender procedure aims to conclude a one-off contract for the...
Non-profit organisations explore ways to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing risks
Two groups of non-governmental organisations in Azerbaijan benefited from consecutive workshops on 25-26 February designed to strengthen their understanding of measures to address money laundering and terrorist financing risks in the non-profit sector. The Council of Europe organised the...
Lawyers enhance skills to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing
In cooperation with the Azerbaijani Bar Association and the Financial Monitoring Service, the Council of Europe organised a workshop on 23-24 February 2026 for two separate groups of lawyers to strengthen their understanding of how to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism. The...
Barnahus Model: Integrating Justice, Care, and Child Rights
Around 1 in 5 children have been victims of sexual abuse in Europe according to the Council of Europe. Effective access to justice which is adapted to the needs of child victims and/or witnesses of violence requires a fundamental shift from traditional, fragmented judicial processes towards a...
National authorities and private sector discuss third country risk assessment of money laundering and terrorist financing
Azerbaijan has most recently accomplished its third round of the national risk assessment for preventing money laundering and the financing of terrorism. This is an important achievement as it identified where the country is most vulnerable so public agencies and businesses can prioritise actions...
Call for Tender: Provision of Design and Printing Services
The Council of Europe Office in Baku invites tenders from qualified suppliers in Azerbaijan for the provision of design and printing services within Council of Europe’s Project on Promoting Media Professionalism and Freedom of Information in Azerbaijan (PRO-M-FEX). This specific tender procedure...
Training of Trainers on “Preventing and combatting online child sexual exploitation and abuse” in Azerbaijan
During a two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) on “Preventing and combatting online child sexual exploitation and abuse (OCSEA)” on 19-20 February 2026, 22 representatives from law enforcement, the justice sector, prosecutors and other relevant professionals working for and with children in...
CEPEJ organises a workshop for mediators in Azerbaijan
On 12-13 February 2026, the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) organised in cooperation with the Mediation Council and the Academy of Justice of Azerbaijan, a workshop entitled “Improving the professional skills of mediators”. The workshop brought together 35 mediators from...
HELP online training course on the “Protection of Children against Sexual exploitation and Abuse” now available in Azerbaijani
The Azerbaijani version of the Council of Europe’s Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals (HELP) course on the “Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse” was officially launched in Baku, Azerbaijan on 25 November 2025, marking the commencement of the online,...
Roundtable Discussion on equality related protection for Persons with Disabilities Held in Baku
A roundtable discussion titled “Equal Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities: Strengthening National Mechanisms” brought together around 50 participants, including representatives of state institutions, civil society organisations, international partners, and experts from Azerbaijan and...
Presentation of the Analysis Report on OCSEA
On 25 November 2025, representatives of nine national partner institutions involved in responding to and preventing violence against children convened at a roundtable discussion in Baku, Azerbaijan in the framework of a Council of Europe project in order to review and discuss the final version of...
Public procurement professionals discuss tools and mechanisms to prevent and combat fraud in procurement
Representatives from multiple state institutions convened to discuss corruption and fraud risks across the procurement lifecycle. Procurement is considered one of the areas most vulnerable to economic crime, primarily due to the substantial financial value of contracts and the potential for...