Cyprus Ombudswoman, Commissioner for Administration and Protection of Human Rights Maria Stylianou Lottides, met on Wednesday with her counterpart, Slovenian Ombudsman Peter Svetina in Nicosia.
According to a press release by the Commissioner’s office, Svetina is paying Cyprus an official visit following an invitation of the Cypriot Ombudswoman. His visit, it says, confirms the excellent relations between the two institutions, a result of their close cooperation within the framework of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) and the Association of Mediterranean Ombudsmen (AOM).
In their meeting, Svetina and Lottides referred to various social issues, but mainly to the vulnerable groups of society that are often marginalised and apply to their Offices. In addition, they pointed out the importance of independence of national human rights institutions and their operation based on the Paris Principles.
Svetina supports Cyprus’ efforts to obtain “A” status accreditation under the Paris Principles, which regulate the status and operation of national human rights authorities, the press release added.
Source: Cyprus News Agency