Biography

Abid Gafarov is an Azerbaijani journalist and human rights defender focused on documented cases of torture, political persecution, and systemic abuses within law-enforcement and judicial institutions.

His public work includes independent media initiatives, civic accountability projects, documentation of detainee cases, and engagement with international human rights mechanisms including OSCE, UN, and PACE-related processes.

Professional Experience

Founder and manager of Caspian Watch.

Founder and director of Caspian Information Centre.

Host and investigative journalist focused on public accountability. Kim TV

Founder and member of the Presidium of Azerbaijan Popular Parliament.

Documentation work involving detainees, court processes, and public institutions. Tartar Case happened in 2017 is one of them.

International Engagement

Speaker and participant in OSCE Human Dimension events.

Engagement with UN mechanisms and international human rights organisations.

PACE-related advocacy, reports, and civil society communication.

Meetings and communication with European parliamentarians and civil society partners.

Cross-border cooperation on political freedoms and accountability.

Key Achievements

Documented politically motivated cases with source-based evidence.

Supported international visibility for prisoners and civic activists.

Authored politically focused books and public-interest analysis.

Built media platforms for regional accountability and independent reporting.