Baku: BP today marked the upcoming International Human Rights Day by hosting an event to present a newly published book-Human Rights. Encyclopaedia, in the Azerbaijani language. This publication is the first of its kind in Azerbaijan and is designed as a comprehensive teaching resource for law students and faculty at local universities. The encyclopaedia contains over a thousand articles covering both theoretical and practical aspects of human rights.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the book explores the history, development, and classification of human rights, as well as international and national legal frameworks. Its aim is to foster a deeper understanding of human rights and promote a culture of respect and legal literacy in Azerbaijani society. Authored by Associate Professor Zaur Aliyev, the encyclopaedia is part of a broader initiative to develop and publish a set of six law textbooks to support the quality of legal education in Azerbaijan.
Five of these books were completed and presented in June this year. With the publication of the sixth book, the project is now successfully concluded, benefiting current and future generations of legal professionals in the country. This initiative reflects BP’s ongoing commitment to supporting education and capacity-building in Azerbaijan.
Speaking at the event, Bakhtiyar Aslanbayli, BP’s vice president for the Caspian region, said: ‘We are delighted to present the sixth and final book of our comprehensive law textbook project on the eve of International Human Rights Day. Published for the first time in Azerbaijan, the Human Rights Encyclopaedia will serve as a valuable educational resource, providing a wealth of knowledge and contributing to the modernization of legal education in the country. We believe it will help shape a well-informed, rights-conscious generation of legal professionals.’
‘All six textbooks have been developed in close collaboration with legal scholars and experts. We hope these resources will make a significant contribution to meeting the growing demand for modern legal materials among university students, educators, and practitioners. We are particularly pleased that four of the six textbooks have been published for the first time in Azerbaijan, marking a major milestone in the country’s legal academic landscape.’
The textbooks are intended for a wide audience, including students, educators, academics, legal professionals, human rights advocates, international affairs specialists, graduate and doctoral candidates, mediators, and policymakers. The total cost of the project is 230,038 AZN (approximately $135,316), covering all stages from content development to publication and project administration for all six books.
The project was implemented by the public union ‘Modern International Law and Sustainable Development.’ The six textbooks in BP’s law textbook project include works on international medical law, mediation law, and international public law, alongside the newly published Human Rights. Encyclopaedia. These publications represent a significant advancement in legal education resources available in Azerbaijan.