Annual report - 2025
Recently, the Institute of Law and Human Rights has created a number of digital database systems and platforms for the purpose of developing legal culture, initiating legal awareness activities, as well as providing information to the public in a convenient and accessible manner.
The Institute of Law and Human Rights (Institute) has introduced the PASS platform, designed to gather insights pertaining to the practical implementation of legislation.
The Institute of Law and Human Rights launched a unified electronic database reflecting the publications, the teaching subjects, h-indexes, and other information of scholars and researchers in the legal science field.
On May 14–15, the Institute of Law and Human Rights conducted training sessions on the topic “Protection of Property Rights and the European Convention” for employees of the Nasimi and Narimanov District Executive Authorities. The purpose of the training sessions was to familiarize participants with the mechanisms for the protection of property rights within the framework of national and international law and to strengthen their practical knowledge in this field.
On May 12, 2026, the Institute of Law and Human Rights hosted an event dedicated to the 103rd anniversary of the birth of National Leader Heydar Aliyev. The event, attended by representatives of the judiciary, members of parliament, the Ombudsman, the Chairman of the Bar Association, scholars, representatives of the New Azerbaijan Party (YAP), civil society organizations, and the broader public, featured the presentation of the book titled “Heydar Aliyev and the Justice System of Azerbaijan.”
On 7 May, the Institute of Law and Human Rights organized the official presentation ceremony of the www.e-huquqshunas.az legal information portal. The core mission is to promote the rule of law, enhance legal literacy, support the development of democratic values, and contribute to societal development through legal awareness-raising.
On May 6, a round table dedicated to the 103rd anniversary of the birth of National Leader Heydar Aliyev was held at the Constitutional Court under the theme “The Effectiveness of National Mechanisms for the Protection of Human Rights and Freedoms as the Foundation of the Constitutional Legal System.”
On April 24, the Institute of Law and Human Rights held an event dedicated to the 70th anniversaries of two distinguished members of its Expert Council who have made significant contributions to the development of legal science: Professor Rustam Mammadov, LLD, Professor, Head of the Department of Public International Law at the Faculty of Law of Baku State University, and Professor Kamil Salimov, LLD, Professor, Head of the Department of Criminalistics and Forensic Examination at the same faculty.
On April 17, 2026, an information session titled "Rules of Ethical Conduct for Judges and Lawyers" was held for candidates for judicial and bar candidates, legal professionals, attorneys, as well as legal specialists working in courts and other state institutions, jointly organized by the Judicial-Legal Council of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Bar Association of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and the Institute of Law and Human Rights public legal entity.
The Institute of Law and Human Rights continues to implement consistent efforts at enhancing the international recognition of Azerbaijani legal scholars and improving h-index (Hirsch index) rankings, thereby making a significant contribution to the systematic development of this field nationwide.
On April 3, Mahammad Guluzade, Chairman of the Board of the Institute of Law and Human Rights, participated in the II International Conference on Family, Women, and Children’s Rights held in Ankara and, where he delivered a speech. The conference was organized by the Mersin Bar Association, Ankara University, Çağ University and the Injuria Law Platform.
On March 12, the Institute of Law and Human Rights hosted the presentation of the book “Criminal Penalties, Their Enforcement, Problems, and Solutions,” authored by Musa Humbatov, a legal scholar and member of the Institute’s Expert Council.