Updates

The state sets forth new 2023-2026 plans to expand social service provision jointly with CSOs.

Authorities declared Viasna Human Rights Center as “extremist” and can prosecute anyone cooperating with the organisation.

Azerbaijan is no longer part of the global partnership of 75 countries and 104 local governments working with thousands of CSOs to promote transparent, participatory and accountable governance.

The law draft addresses most of the recommendations of the CSO Meter report, but a few problematic provisions remain.

The use of administrative detention has been criticised as an unacceptable practice that violates the right to peaceful assembly.

New regulations will benefit commercial entities and public authorities; impact on CSO crowdfunding still needs to be clarified.

The Centre is expected to address the negative influence of malicious information on decision-making processes in the country.

By the end of 2023, it's expected that only 4 out of the 16 existing parties will still operate in the country.

Policing of the event highlighted ongoing tensions surrounding LGBTQ+ rights and raised concerns about government's ability to protect freedom of assembly.

Systematic repression against human rights defenders and civil society continues.

The police used excessive force and unnecessary pepper spray, raising concerns about the proportionality of their actions.

Government’s decision casts doubt on its commitment to anti-corruption reforms and eliminates an important multi-stakeholder channel for cooperation.