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27 Aug 2014

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Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

Human rights must lead Azerbaijan’s future development agenda – UN expert group

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Human rights and open dialogue should be at the heart of Azerbaijan's economic development, the United Nations Working Group on Business and Human Rights concluded at the end of a 10-day visit to the country...The experts noted that Azerbaijan had significantly reduced poverty through increased oil and gas revenue in recent years. In addition, its laws and regulations have gradually been brought into line with international human rights standards...

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