The Ombudsman of Azerbaijan had a meeting with the ENNHRI Secretary General

Sabina Aliyeva, the Ombudsman of Azerbaijan, met with Debbi Kohner, the Secretary General of the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI), within the framework of the International Baku Forum of Ombudsmen.

During the meeting, the Ombudsman spoke about the effective cooperation with regional and international organizations, including ENNHRI.

Providing information about the measures implemented in our country for the effective protection of human rights and freedoms, the Ombudsman, stated that, based on the amendments made to the Constitutional Law on the Ombudsman of Azerbaijan, the mandate has been expanded regarding ensuring the right to equality, preventing discrimination, and several other directions.

The importance of the International Baku Forum of Ombudsmen was emphasized in terms of discussing the impact of global climate change on the realization of human rights, exploring solutions to these problems, and exchanging successful experiences. The significance of continuing such initiatives was also noted.

Debbi Kohner, the Secretary General of ENNHRI, thanked her for the cordial meeting. Several issues of mutual interest were also discussed during the meeting.