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A delegation led by the Ombudsman of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Sabina Aliyeva, participated in the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) held in Geneva.
The Ombudsman spoke at this event, which brought together heads and representatives of other countries, as well as representatives of international organizations and experts. The agenda topics were discussed.
Within the framework of the annual meeting, the Ombudsman also delivered a speech during a side event on “Protection of Human Rights in the Digital Space: Experiences and Best Practices of National Human Rights Institutions,” organized by the Ombudsman of Uzbekistan, providing detailed information on the activities carried out in this field in our country.
The Ombudsman noted that significant steps have been taken in Azerbaijan in the fields of digital governance and artificial intelligence and brought to attention that the “Artificial Intelligence Strategy of the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2025–2028” and the “Action Plan for Accelerating Digital Development in the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2026–2028” have been approved by the President of the country.
Sabina Aliyeva noted that the possibilities of applying AI in the activities of the Ombudsman of Azerbaijan are being explored, emphasizing that AI could be beneficial in increasing efficiency in the data analysis process.
The Ombudsman emphasized the significant importance of ensuring the right of access to information, taking into account the impact of AI on information accessibility. She noted that in Azerbaijan, the Ombudsman exercises oversight over information holders’ compliance with the requirements arising from the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On Access to Information,” investigates complaints in this area, and has the authority to draw up protocols.
Ombudsman Sabina Aliyeva also addressed the event titled “Exchange of Good Practices: People on the Move,” held within the framework of the GANHRI Annual Meeting. The Ombudsman also noted that Azerbaijan has suffered from conflict for many years, adding that large-scale restoration and reconstruction efforts are now underway in the liberated territories, along with consistent measures to ensure the safe, voluntary, and dignified return of formerly internally displaced persons to their homes.
The Ombudsman noted that the protection of the rights of refugees, migrants, asylum seekers, and stateless persons is one of the key areas of her activities. She stated that monitoring activities are carried out by the National Preventive Group, as well as within the framework of independent monitoring mechanisms, including visits to temporary accommodation centers and meetings with detained persons to assess the protection of their rights.
