Hosting COP29 Should Not Override Human Rights Concerns
Azerbaijan’s government is under scrutiny as accusations of a media crackdown arise ahead of the country’s hosting of the crucial UN climate talks later this year. Human Rights Watch has documented at least 25 instances of journalists and activists being arrested or sentenced in the past year, with nearly all remaining in custody. This pattern […]
240 Organizations Worldwide Express Concern Over Unjust Arrest of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu
In an era defined by a collective struggle for transparency, accountability, and the defense of human rights, the story of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu stands as a sobering reminder of the cost of advocacy. Dr. Ibadoghlu, a steadfast anti-corruption expert, and a beacon for human rights in Azerbaijan, has been subjected to undue imprisonment under conditions […]
COSP10: Dr. Gubad Ibadoglu’s Arrest Sparks Instigation at Global Anti-Corruption Conference
During the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, held in Atlanta, USA from 11 to 15 December 2023, a significant number of individuals voiced their opposition to the arrest of Dr. Gubad Ibadoglu. This conference, which occurs biennially, is the largest global anti-corruption event, […]
Fighting for Civil Society – Crude Accountability’s Intervention at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference
On October 9th, Crude Accountability had the honor of addressing the attendees of the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, where we highlighted the urgent need to protect civil society in the region. Our director Kate Watters spoke about the worrying trend of shrinking space for civil society, particularly in Azerbaijan, where journalists and activists face increasing […]
We Cannot Let Azerbaijan Silence Dissent: Freedom House
We cannot let governments use their criminal justice system to silence dissenting voices. This is especially true when it comes to Azerbaijan, where the regime of President Ilham Aliyev continues to repress political opposition and human rights activists. One example of this is the case of Dr. Gubad Ibadoglu, a prominent opposition leader who has […]
The Arrest of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu: An Attack on Civil Society in Azerbaijan – World Movement
On July 23, 2023, world-renowned economist and scholar Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu of Azerbaijan was arrested. Dr. Ibadoghlu and his wife, Irada Bayramova, were brutally attacked outside Baku, Azerbaijan. Twenty people, dressed in civilian clothes, rammed into the car the couple was driving and proceeded to beat them both publicly. Both were then taken into police […]
A Global Celebration for Dr. Gubad Ibadoglu’s 52nd Birthday and Demand for Immediate Release
Today, we celebrate the extraordinary life of Dr. Gubad Ibadoglu, an accomplished economist, scholar, and human rights defender from Azerbaijan. On his 52nd birthday, the world is coming together to honor Dr. Gubad Ibadoglu and demand his immediate release from prison, where he is being held on politically motivated charges. Despite the efforts of the […]
Freedom Call for Dr. Gubad’s Birthday Campaign: 52 Cities, 52 Protests!
The human rights situation in Azerbaijan has been bleak for quite some time. The government has been cracking down on political dissenters, journalists have been jailed, and freedoms of speech and assembly have been severely curtailed. One of the most high-profile cases that has come out of Azerbaijan in recent years is that of Dr. […]
Prominent Economist Arrested: Urgent Call for Release
Renowned economist Professor Gubad Ibadoghlu, an advocate for democracy and accountability, was brutally assaulted and unjustly detained on July 23, 2023. These trumped-up charges and the Azerbaijani government’s actions are a grave violation of human rights. The international community must take swift and decisive action to hold Azerbaijan accountable for this egregious injustice. During their […]