The Milli Majlis (National Assembly) has officially adopted the annual report of the Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of Azerbaijan following extensive discussions during its spring session. The report, presented by Ombudsman Sabina Aliyeva, outlines the state of human rights protection in the country and provides a roadmap for future legal and social improvements.
According to Operative Information Center-OMM, the comprehensive document details the activities of the Ombudsman institution throughout 2025, addressing citizen grievances and proposing strategic measures for the upcoming period. The report includes a total of 94 recommendations and proposals aimed at enhancing the protection of various vulnerable groups, including children, women, the elderly, war veterans, military personnel, and persons with disabilities.
During her presentation to the parliament, chaired by Speaker Sahiba Gafarova, Sabina Aliyeva emphasized that the institution received more than 42,000 appeals over the past year. Each application was investigated and addressed in accordance with the requirements of the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The session, which featured eight items on the agenda, concluded with a vote where the report was formally accepted by the deputies.
The institution of the Commissioner for Human Rights in Azerbaijan was established to restore human rights and freedoms enshrined in the Constitution and international treaties joined by the Republic. The annual report serves as a critical mechanism for parliamentary oversight, ensuring that state bodies and local self-government entities adhere to their obligations regarding civil liberties and social justice in Azerbaijan.
