(MENAFN- AzerNews)
Fatima Latifova
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A meeting was held at the Office of the Commissioner for Human
Rights (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Azerbaijan with a delegation
led by Jason McIlnerney, Special Envoy from the Office of
International Religious Freedom of the U.S. Department of State,
Azernews reports.
The meeting was attended by Aydın Safikhanli, Head of the
Ombudsman Office, and Zaur Valimammadli, Head of the Department for
Cooperation with International Organizations and Civil Society
Institutions.
Aydın Safikhanli welcomed the guest and stated that religious
tolerance is ensured in Azerbaijan, people's religious beliefs are
respected, freedom of religion and conscience is guaranteed,
state-religion relations are regulated according to civil
principles, and religious-spiritual, moral-ethical values have
become an important part of public relations. He provided detailed
information on the measures implemented by the Ombudsman in the
protection of human rights and freedoms, including the fight
against discrimination. It was highlighted that everyone,
regardless of nationality or religion, can freely approach the
Ombudsman, their complaints are investigated in accordance with the
law, and appropriate measures are taken.
It was noted that various ethnic minorities live in mutual
respect and peace in Azerbaijan, their traditions are respected,
special attention is given to their religious values, and their
rights and freedoms are protected.
The head of the office discussed the visits conducted under the
National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) mandate of the Ombudsman to
institutions where individuals cannot leave voluntarily, noting
that annual reports on NPM activities are prepared and proposals
and recommendations for improving legislation are made.
Zaur Valimammadli, Head of the Department for Cooperation with
International Organizations and Civil Society Institutions,
provided information about the institution's cooperation with
international organizations, including the UN and its specialized
agencies, as well as the recent amendments to the Constitutional
Law on the Ombudsman that ensure the right to equality, prevent
discrimination, and expand the Commissioner's mandate in various
areas, along with the creation of new relevant structural divisions
in the Office.
During the meeting, various topics of mutual interest were
discussed.
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