The European Union Delegation to the Republic of Azerbaijan launched a Call for proposals under the 2013 European Instrument for Human Rights and Democracy and Neighborhood Civil Society Facility. The objective of this Call for Proposals is to contribute to strengthening the role of the civil society in Azerbaijan in promoting human rights and democratic reforms, as well as to increasing civic participation and representation.
The Call for Proposals is divided into two lots, each with its own specific objectives. The 1st Lot aims to improve adherence to basic human rights and fundamental freedoms. The 2nd Lot aims at strengthening the role of civil society in promoting justice and rule of law.
The total budget allocated for this Call is EUR 2,900,000.
The deadline for the submission of Concept Notes is 24 February 2014. All details on the application rules could be found on the EU Delegation's website, under news section (dated 19/12/2013).
Link: http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/azerbaijan/press_corner/all_news/news/2013/2013eidhr_and_csf_call_en --06D--
Politics
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On January 31, lawyer Elchin Sadigov was not allowed to meet with Polad Aslanov, the head of the website xeberman.com, and blogger Rashad Ramazanov in jail No. 15.
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"We are not against unimpeded communication, but this does not mean unimpeded bypassing of Armenia’s jurisdiction," said Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at a press conference on Friday. He confirmed that two points of the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan remain unresolved. However, he added, Yerevan has proposed solutions for both issues.
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On January 31, the Tbilisi City Court extended the arrest of Afghan Sadigov, the founder of the Azerbaijani website Azel TV, for another three months. According to Turan, Sadigov's wife, Sevinc Sadigova, reported that both Afghan and his lawyer from the Center for Social Justice learned about the court proceedings at the last moment.
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On January 31, the 141st anniversary of the birth of Mammad Amin Rasulzadeh, one of the founders of the Azerbaijan People's Republic, is being commemorated. Today, activists from the "Musavat" party, the Azerbaijan Popular Front, and the National Council of Democratic Forces visited the monument to Rasulzadeh in his homeland – the village of Novkhani near Baku.
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