Armenia’s Human Rights Defender (Ombudsperson) Anahit Manasyan, who is visiting Australia on a working trip, met with Hugh de Kretser, President of the Australian Human Rights Commission.
The meeting addressed the work of national human rights institutions, guarantees of their independence and effective functioning, and challenges in the field of human rights protection, Manasyan’s office said in a press release.
Manasyan presented the main areas of activity and priorities of Armenia’s Human Rights Defender institution. The sides also discussed efforts to promote equality, prevent discrimination, and raise public awareness of human rights.
Other topics included addressing challenges facing human rights protection systems amid societal polarization, preventing hate speech, and related issues.
The sides emphasized the importance of continued dialogue among national human rights institutions, the exchange of professional experience, and further steps to strengthen cooperation.
