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Campaigns and Advocacy - Azerbaijan

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Azerbaijan

Eurovision must shine light on mistreatment of journalists, says IFJ

Journalists and broadcasters descending upon Baku to report on Eurovision should also focus the media spotlight on the host’s treatment of their Azeri colleagues, says IFJ secretary-general.

Azerbaijan

International freedom of expression coalition launches website ahead of Eurovision

The International Partnership Group for Azerbaijan's website examines the alarming freedom of expression situation in Azerbaijan, where journalists and others face blackmail, intimidation, violence, and imprisonment for expressing critical views.

Azerbaijan

A visit with journalist Idrak Abbasov

On 18 April, journalist Idrak Abbasov was brutally attacked while he reported on the demolition of houses in his village. Rebecca Vincent recently visited him at his home outside Baku.

Azerbaijan

European Broadcasting Union should speak out on government's appalling record on freedom of expression, says Human Rights Watch

On the eve of World Press Freedom Day, the EBU held a workshop in Geneva on media freedom in Azerbaijan but failed to use the opportunity to call the government to task and to speak out about Azerbaijan’s abysmal record on freedom of expression.

Azerbaijan

IRFS highlights sustained, aggressive suppression of the media

Jailings, smear campaigns, trumped-up charges against journalists and unsolved murders: the free expression situation in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan

International groups show solidarity with Khadija Ismayilova in the face of escalating harassment

The International Partnership Group for Azerbaijan, a coalition of international NGOs working to promote and protect freedom of expression in Azerbaijan, has condemned the blackmail and continued harassment of Ismayilova, one of the few independent investigative journalists working in the country.

Take action! - Azerbaijan

Sign the petition to support threatened anti-corruption reporter Khadija Ismayilova

Show your support for anti-corruption journalist Khadija Ismayilova, who has received graphic threats warning her to stop "behaving improperly." The Institute for Reporters' Freedom and Safety (IRFS) calls it "a low and ugly act seeking to silence a journalist." Sign the petition here.

Azerbaijan

Seven years on, still no justice for Elmar Huseynov

The editor of "Monitor" press agency was murdered in Baku in 2005; the killers have not been brought to justice.

Joint action - Azerbaijan

PACE urged to demand freedom for political prisoners

Member organisations of the International Partnership Group for Azerbaijan (IPGA) are deeply concerned by the continued politically motivated imprisonment of persons for exercising their right to freedom of expression.

Joint action - Azerbaijan

Groups call for justice for Rafiq Tagi

Rafiq Tagi died in Baku on 23 November from the injuries he sustained during a brutal knife attack four days earlier.

Joint action - Azerbaijan

Joint appeal to UNESCO director-general over Fatullayev case

Freedom of expression organisations express deep concern over the continued imprisonment of journalist Eynulla Fatullayev.

Azerbaijan

"Fifty Fatullayevs" outside London Embassy demand release of jailed Azerbaijani journalist

Protesters wearing masks bearing the face of jailed journalist Eynulla Fatullayev will stage a protest outside the Azerbaijani Embassy on Wednesday 20 April 2011.

Joint action - Azerbaijan

PACE urged to take action to address alarming freedom of expression situation

In the weeks leading up to the 11-15 April Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe session, the authorities have engaged in a crackdown on freedom of expression in the country.

Joint action - Azerbaijan

Youth activists targeted as freedom of expression clampdown continues

Seven organisations, including four IFEX members, are calling on authorities to unconditionally release five detained youth activists, and to end restrictions on free expression and freedom of assembly.

Azerbaijan

Council of Europe Committee of Ministers must demand journalist's release, says International Partnership Group for Azerbaijan

The group is calling on the Committee of Ministers to demand the release of wrongfully jailed journalist Eynulla Fatullayev during its March human rights meeting.

Azerbaijan

IPI delegation encouraged by steps to improve media freedom

Despite the positive discussions, government representatives indicated that they were unable to comment on the case of imprisoned journalist Eynulla Fatullayev due to the posture of the case in the country's judicial system.

Azerbaijan

IRFS hosts international conference on broadcast freedom

The conference was held within the framework of the "Free Airwaves" project, financed by the European Commission and implemented by IRFS and the Media Rights Institute.

Azerbaijan

IRFS appeals to European Commission president on the occasion of state visit

IRFS has appealed to EU Commission President José Manuel Barroso to address the free expression situation in the country during his 13-14 January visit.

Azerbaijan

No progress on freedom of expression, says IRFS

In honour of the International Day of Human Rights, IRFS regrets that the country continues to imprison journalists and restrict citizens' right to information.

Azerbaijan

Fatullayev's fate lies with the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers, says ARTICLE 19

Editor Eynulla Fatullayev remains in jail despite a European Court of Human Rights judgment on 22 April ordering the Azerbaijani government to release him immediately.

Joint action - Azerbaijan

Without free expression, elections not free and fair, say international organisations

Six IFEX members and three other organisations condemned the government's failure to comply with its international obligations to freedom of expression during the parliamentary elections.

Take action! - Azerbaijan

Send a letter in support of jailed editor

Please send a letter in support of former editor-in-chief Eynulla Fatullayev before 11 November when the Azerbaijan Supreme Court will consider the European court ruling calling for his release.

Joint action - Azerbaijan

Joint letter calls for newspaper editor's release

RSF and nine other organisations have written President Aliev voicing concern about former editor Eynulla Fatullayev's continued detention.

Azerbaijan

Mission report: Free expression under attack

Nine organisations, including six IFEX members, participated in a mission ahead of the upcoming Parliamentary elections.

Take action! - Azerbaijan

Sign a petition urging Obama to press Aliyev for release of journalist and two bloggers

The families of bloggers Adnan Hadjizade and Emin Milli have also addressed an open letter to President Obama and their support committee has launched a petition calling for their immediate release.

Azerbaijan

IRFS appeals to President Obama to address press freedom issues during meeting with President Aliyev

The approval of the Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act is a watershed event for press freedom in the world and is particularly important for Azerbaijan, IRFS said.

Joint action - Azerbaijan

Six IFEX members and other NGOs issue joint statement on deterioration of free expression ahead of elections

The International Partnership Group for Azerbaijan conducted a free expression mission during which they collected testimonies of violations.

Joint action - Azerbaijan

Freedom of expression and independent media essential to ensuring fair elections, says International Partnership Group

The International Partnership Group for Azerbaijan launched a three-day freedom of expression mission to Azerbaijan, during which ten international NGOs will highlight their serious concerns regarding the freedom of expression situation in the country.

Azerbaijan

IRFS appeals to US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ahead of her visit to Azerbaijan

IRFS expressed its concern regarding the free expression climate in the country.

Joint action - Azerbaijan

Human rights organisations welcome PACE resolution, call for sustained monitoring efforts

The organisations are concerned by the widespread human rights abuses that persist nearly 10 years after Azerbaijan's accession to the European Convention of Human Rights.

Take action! - Azerbaijan

Sign a petition demanding the release of jailed bloggers; support prisoners of conscience marathon

The Institute for Reporters Freedom and Safety (IRFS) wants you to sign an online petition addressed to US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, asking her to encourage the Azerbaijani government to release imprisoned bloggers Adnan Hajizade and Emin Milli during her upcoming visit to the country in early July. IRFS is also conducting a fundraiser marathon, "Support for Prisoners of Conscience," in honour of National Press Day on 22 July.

Joint action - Azerbaijan

PACE should adopt resolution on the functioning of democratic institutions in Azerbaijan, say human rights organisations

The resolution is part of the report of the Committee on the Honouring of Obligations and Commitments by Member States of the Council of Europe on the functioning of democratic institutions in Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan

IRFS sends appeal to Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly summer session participants

IRFS wrote to the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly about the freedom of expression situation in Azerbaijan, which has deteriorated since the country became a member of the Council of Europe:

Take action! - Azerbaijan / International

Join the demonstration to call for release of Eynulla Fatullayev

On 3 June, ARTICLE 19, Amnesty International UK and English PEN will be holding a demonstration outside the Azerbaijani embassy in London to call for the editor's immediate release.

Joint action - Azerbaijan

Comply with European Court decision on case of imprisoned journalist, ARTICLE 19, International PEN urge

The organisations are also urging the government to drop new charges brought against Eynulla Fatullayev in December 2009, which they say were likely fabricated.

Azerbaijan

IRFS pays respect to journalist Elmar Huseynov on World Press Freedom Day

"Is there a need for state regulation on the Internet?" is the topic of an IRFS roundtable discussion.

Azerbaijan

CPJ delegation calls for Eynulla Fatullayev's release

A CPJ delegation has delivered a letter carrying the names of more than 500 journalists petitioning for Fatullayev's immediate release.

Joint action - Azerbaijan

Thirty IFEX members sign on to appeal to Parliament deploring proposed changes to NGO law

Thirty IFEX members have signed on to a joint letter to the parliamentary chair deploring the proposed changes to the Azerbaijan Republic Law on Non-governmental Organisations.

Joint action - Azerbaijan

Thirty-seven IFEX members express concern about deterioration of free expression

Free expression advocates from around the world gathered this week in Oslo, Norway, at the IFEX General Meeting. Thirty-seven IFEX members signed on to a statement calling on the Azerbaijani authorities to address the deterioration in press freedom.

Azerbaijan

IRFS launches 24-hour media hotline in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani organisations the Institute for Reporters' Freedom and Safety (IRFS) and the Media Rights Institute have set up a 24-hour hotline for journalists and media groups in distress, especially those facing court cases or criminal defamation suits.

Joint action - Azerbaijan

Twenty-five IFEX members call for government to rescind decision to ban foreign radio stations

(IRFS/IFEX) - The following is a joint appeal by 25 IFEX members: