In accordance with Article 14 of the Constitutional Law of Azerbaijan, “On the Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of Azerbaijan,” the 2025 annual report of the Ombudsperson on the protection of human rights in the country has been prepared.
“No later than two months after the end of the current year, the Ombudsman submits the annual report to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and presents it to the Parliament. The annual report is also submitted to the Cabinet of Ministers, the Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court, and the Prosecutor General.
The Ombudsman’s annual report was submitted to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on 24 February 2026 in accordance with the procedure established by the Constitutional Law and was forwarded to the relevant state authorities.
The 2025 report reflects the activities of the Ombudsman in restoring human rights and freedoms stated in the Constitution of Azerbaijan and in international treaties binding on the country, which were violated by state authorities, municipalities, other institutions, and officials, along with activities to prevent human rights violations, the results of legal awareness-raising and scientific-analytical work, cooperation with the public and civil society organizations, and international relations, as well as recommendations and suggestions to ensure more effective protection of human and civil rights and freedoms.
The Parliament of Azerbaijan will hear the report before making it public,” the office said.