Georgia | Conference on Evolution and Challenges of Multi-mandated NHRIs

On April 19, 2017, the Public Defender of Georgia held an International Conference on Evolution and Challenges of Multi-mandated National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in connection with the 20th anniversary of his institution.

Ombudsmen of various countries, human rights defenders, representatives of the international community and civil societies, as well as MPs and representatives of the Government, discussed the current situation, challenges and advancements relating to the multi-mandated human rights institutions. Representatives of NHRIs shared experience and best practices of their countries.

President Giorgi Margvelashvili welcomed participants of the conference and spoke about the particular importance of the Public Defender’s Office, as a constitutional institution of the country. He stressed that it is necessary to pay more attention to Public Defender’s recommendations. He praised the Public Defender’s efforts and expressed support for his aspiration towards the Western values. 

In the opening Session the Public Defender of Georgia, Ucha Nanuashvili spoke about the efforts of the Public Defender’s Office, the increased mandate and responsibilities. He reviewed the innovations introduced in recent years, including various monitoring missions, the Human Rights Academy and the hotline. "The Public Defender's Office has undergone significant evolution for 20 years. It has been developed and established as an independent institution, and has gained significant international recognition. Today the Public Defender's Office works on absolutely all rights and we do our best not to leave any field, where protection of human rights is needed, without attention", - said Nanuashvili.

Altogether, the Conference consisted of three sessions dealing with the evolution of NHRIs, the necessity of Human Rights Networks, challenges of multi-mandated NHRIs and the importance of cooperation in advancing and protecting Human Rights. Reports were delivered by Ombudsmen and experts from all across Europe and the Caucasus Region.

 

Source: Public Defender's Office, Georgia

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