The Ombudsman Institution of Azerbaijan organized an awareness-raising event on the protection of the right to access information in Shirvan city.

Lamiya Zeynalova, Head of the Department for the Protection of the Right to Access Information of the Ombudsman Office and other staff members spoke about key provisions of the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On Access to Information:” and the rights and obligations of information holders, review procedures for information requests, including their enforcement timeframes, as well as the practical application of the relevant legislative requirements.

The speakers also highlighted the Ombudsman’s monitoring of the protection of the right to access information, the investigations of incoming complaints, and the awareness-raising activities undertaken in this area.

During the event, the relevant video was demonstrated, and a presentation was delivered on the relevant educational materials and methodological guidelines. In the course of the interactive discussions with participants, their questions on practical cases were answered.

In conclusion, the importance of strengthening cooperation between state bodies and the Ombudsman Office to ensure the more effective realization of the right to access information was emphasized, and it was noted that mutual collaboration in this direction will be further continued.