Azerbaijan Approves Convention Against Trafficking in Human Organs


Baku: The Republic of Azerbaijan has approved the Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs. This move was formalized following a statement from the Azerbaijani government, with President Ilham Aliyev signing the law supporting this international agreement.



According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the Convention, which aims to combat and prevent trafficking in human organs, was initially signed on March 25, 2015, in Santiago de Compostela. The ratification by Azerbaijan signifies a commitment to addressing the issues related to illegal organ trafficking and aligning with international standards to protect human rights.