The Ombudsman participated in the International Conference on “Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights: Opportunities, Risks and Visions for a Better Future” in Qatar

Sabina Aliyeva, the Ombudsperson of Azerbaijan, participated in the international conference on "Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Human Rights: Opportunities, Risks, and Visions for a Better Future" held in Qatar.

The event had brought together heads and representatives of various international organizations, ombudspersons and national human rights institutions, AI experts, and legal scholars from world-leading universities. The Azerbaijan Ombudsperson informed the participants of the measures taken in Azerbaijan in developing digital governance and AI applications, drawing attention to the fact that in 2025, the country’s President approved a National AI Strategy for 2025-2028 by his corresponding Decree.

The Ombudsperson underlined that the possibilities of AI in its operations are being explored, pointing out that it could be very helpful in the initial handling of complaints, making basic decisions, analyzing and determining systematic problems in the process of investigation of complaints, and boosting call center productivity.

The Commissioner emphasized the significance of creating international regulatory frameworks, considering the effects of AI on human rights, and outlining the responsibilities of national human rights organizations in that document, particularly their roles in monitoring, education, and legislation improvement. She pointed out that protecting human rights and liberties and reducing the adverse effects of technological advancement on human rights should be prerequisites for the adoption of the AI concept. She also said that the legal framework and technological advancements in this field should be complementary.

In addition, Sabina Aliyeva met with Maryam bint Abdullah al-Attiyah, chairwoman of the State of Qatar's National Human Rights Committee; Dragan Milkov, EOI President; Moshira Khattab, President of the National Council for Human Rights of the Arab Republic of Egypt; representatives of the NHRI of Bulgaria; and heads of some state institutions in Qatar. During these meetings, the parties discussed the issues on the agenda, existing challenges in defending freedoms and human rights generally, and the perspectives of collaboration.