The development of civil society and the establishment of the rule of law are fundamental pillars of a modern democratic state. In Azerbaijan, these processes have evolved dynamically, particularly in the context of institutional reforms, digital transformation, and post-conflict reconstruction.

A coalition of European non-governmental organizations has criticized what it described as the EU’s violent response to recent pro-Palestine demonstrations, urging leaders to protect fundamental democratic rights.

 More than 100 humanitarian organizations, including Amnesty International, Doctors Without Borders (MSF), and Oxfam, have issued a joint statement warning that “mass starvation” is spreading across Gaza, with conditions rapidly deteriorating.

Azerbaijan systematically supports the active participation of local NGOs in international projects, Aygun Aliyeva, Executive Director of the Agency for State Support to NGOs, said on Monday.

A group of NGOs pressed countries on Wednesday to hold an emergency session of the United Nations Human Rights Council to set up an investigation into abuses committed by both sides of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon, News.az reports citing Reuters .

On Saturday, UN agencies and NGOs voiced serious concerns about the Houthis in Yemen referring humanitarian workers for criminal prosecution. In a joint statement, they urged for the immediate and urgent release of these personnel, News.Az reports citing foreign media.

NGOs and social activists from various countries, including the US, UK, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, Hungary, Australia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Algeria, Cameroon, Mexico, and India, have sent a letter to the Azerbaijan National NGO Forum, expressing support for Azerbaijan's hosting of COP29, News.az reportsm citing the Azerbaijan National NGO Forum.

The information-analytical portal News.Az continues its series of articles, interviews and videos entitled "COP29 Baku".