Staff from the Ombudsman Institution of Türkiye have sharpened their skills to better protect the rights of persons in the context of migration, thanks to a two-day training “Human Rights and Migration” held in Ankara on 4-5 November. This training was organised in the framework of the European Union and Council of Europe joint action, “Strengthening Human Rights Protection in the Context of Migration in Türkiye”.
The training provided 28 participants with a deeper understanding of both international and national legal frameworks on asylum and migration. Key topics included the prohibition of torture and degrading treatment, the principle of non-refoulement, access to asylum, the right to liberty, and immigration detention. Special attention was given to the needs of persons in a vulnerable situation, including women and children.
Speaking at the certificate ceremony, Mr William Massolin, Head of the Council of Europe Programme Office in Ankara, expressed his gratitude to the Ombudsman Institution for the ongoing co-operation in protecting and promoting human rights in migration.
According to Mr Şeref Malkoç, Chief Ombudsman, migration is one of the most painful challenges of the 21st century. The primary duty of institutions dealing with human rights such as the Ombudsman Institution is to protect the rights of people who are victimised due to migration.
The Ombudsman Institution of Türkiye aims at protecting and promoting human rights, ensuring equal treatment for all through its activities and reports. This initiative aims to enhance the ability of the Ombudsman Institution’s staff to handle migration-related complaints more effectively.
The action “Strengthening the human rights protection in the context of migration in Türkiye” is part of the joint European Union and Council of Europe programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye”.
