17 June 2009, 22:00
Freedom House calls Azerbaijan not to restrain work of NGOs
The International Human Rights Organization named "Freedom House" has called the parliament of Azerbaijan to reject the draft of amendments to the legislation of the country, which, in the opinion of human rights activists, will restrict the opportunities of national and foreign nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).
The "Caucasian Knot" has already reported about the Azerbaijani amendments proposed to the Law "On Nongovernmental Associations (Foundations)", which caused serious criticism by members of civil society.
The press release of the Freedom House says that the amendments to the law require that NGOs shall pass obligatory registration, thus, giving more chances to the authorities to reject registration, as the BBC reports.
The statement of Leila Yunus, Director of the Institute of Peace and Democracy, that has arrived to the office of the "Caucasian Knot", and also dealing with these amendments, appeals the NGOs of Azerbaijan to counteract the actions of the authorities to infringe the civil society by means of sending appeals and protest letters to the managerial bodies of the European Community, democratic countries and free media.
Terry Davis, Secretary General of Council of Europe, Samuel Zbogar, Head of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, Luis Maria de Puch, President of the PACE, and Director of the Human Rights Watch have called the authorities of Azerbaijan to postpone their decision-making on the proposed amendments.
"Azerbaijani youth organizations voice against amendments to Law on NGOs," "Azerbaijani NGOs create committee in defence of civil society," "Azerbaijan: amendments to Law on NGOs are assessed differently."
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Dagestani native Ulker Gashimova, accused of calling for terrorism, complains about pressure from investigator
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On April 22-28, two persons killed and one wounded in armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
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April 30, 2024 19:49
SMO participants ask President Putin for assistance in finding missing athlete Anna Tsomartova
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April 30, 2024 19:33
Analysts dispute about involvement of figurants in armed incidents in KChR in underground
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April 30, 2024 18:55
Stand-up concert spectator apologizes for his joke about Chechen women
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April 30, 2024 16:48
Dagestani native Ulker Gashimova, accused of calling for terrorism, complains about pressure from investigator
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May 01, 2024 18:54
On April 22-28, two persons killed and one wounded in armed conflict in Northern Caucasus -
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SMO participants ask President Putin for assistance in finding missing athlete Anna Tsomartova -
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Analysts dispute about involvement of figurants in armed incidents in KChR in underground -
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Stand-up concert spectator apologizes for his joke about Chechen women -
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