A training on “Enforcement of International, Regional, and National Human Rights Legal Instruments” was organized for employees of the Ministry of Science and Education and its subordinate institutions, with the participation of experts from the Ombudsman Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
During the training, Ms. Aynur Hamidova, Acting Head of the Department for Work on the Rights of Population Groups at the Ombudsman Office, emphasized the importance of strengthening the capacity of public servants to apply international human rights standards in their daily professional work. She noted that adopting a human rights–based approach supports stronger transparency, accountability, and improved public satisfaction in public administration.
Mr. Adil Eyvazov, Deputy Head of Department and Head of the Unit for the Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, addressed the protection of economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to education, within the framework of national and international legal mechanisms.
Serving as trainers, Mr. Mugalib Mahmudov, Head of the Legal Education Unit, and Ms. Aydan Talibova, Chief Adviser of the Unit, delivered presentations on the concept and fundamental principles of human rights, the mandate of the ombuds institution, the UN human rights system, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and Azerbaijan’s commitments under core international treaties. They also discussed practical pathways for implementing these standards within public administration.
The training was conducted in an interactive format, with participants’ questions addressed in detail throughout the session.
