Newsroom- Technical Support for More Effective and Resilient NPM
Participation in the third IHREC information session on OPCAT
On 11 March 2026, the EU-CoE Joint Project "Technical Support for More Effective and Resilient NPM" facilitated the engagement of an independent expert to provide key insights on discrimination and structural vulnerabilities in detention, and their relevance to the prevention of torture and...
Cypriot NPM’s Study Visit to the Greek NPM
A delegation from the Office of the Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights (Ombudsman) of Cyprus, including Commissioner Ms Stylianou-Lottidou, conducted a study visit to Athens from 17 to 20 March 2026. The visit provided representatives from Cyprus with the...
Strengthening Human Rights Safeguards in Migration: Roundtable Held in Cyprus
On 3 February 2026, a high-level roundtable in Larnaca, Cyprus, addressed current migration challenges across the Mediterranean route and beyond. The event gathered experts, National Preventive Mechanisms (NPMs) from all across Europe, and representatives from key European bodies for to exchange...
Call for Tenders: Purchase of consultancy services for the development of a methodology and a tracking tool on the follow-up to visits conducted by the Cypriot NPM.
The Transversal Challenges and Multilateral Projects Division of the Department for the Implementation of Human Rights, Justice and Legal Co-operation, DGI, of the Council of Europe is launching a Call for tender under the project “Technical Support for More Effective and Resilient National...
Training Boosts Staff Capacity in Cyprus's National Preventive Mechanism Nicosia, Cyprus 3-5 November 2025
16 staff members from the Ombudsman of Cyprus participated in a hands-on training on the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) in Nicosia. The training focused on NPM roles, report writing, and practical oversight of detention and social care settings. Interactive sessions included group exercises,...
Mental health, human rights and deprivation of liberty in Ireland: bridging gaps
The urgent need to strengthen mental health care in Irish places of deprivation of liberty was the focus of a roundtable bringing together Irish authorities, oversight bodies, international experts and civil society partners. The event, co-organised by the Council of Europe (CoE), the Office of...
Project Panel Launched to Strengthen the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) of Cyprus
As part of the EU-CoE joint project “Technical Support for More Effective and Resilient National Preventive Mechanisms,” a dedicated Project Panel has been established to lead efforts in reinforcing the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) of Cyprus. The Project Panel held its inaugural meeting on...
Calls for tender under the project “Technical Support for More Effective and Resilient National Preventive Mechanisms (NPM)”
The Transversal Challenges and Multilateral Projects Division of the Department for the Implementation of Human Rights, Justice and Legal Co-operation, DGI, of the Council of Europe is launching a Call for tender under the project “Technical Support for More Effective and Resilient National...
Calls for tenders under the project “Technical Support for More Effective and Resilient National Preventive Mechanisms (NPM)”
The Transversal Challenges and Multilateral Projects Division of the Department for the Implementation of Human Rights, Justice and Legal Co-operation, DGI, of the Council of Europe is launching a call for tenders under the project “Technical Support for More Effective and Resilient National...
“Technical support for more effective and resilient National Preventive Mechanisms” project start marked by a launching event in Nicosia, Cyprus
On 29 November 2024, the project “Technical Support for More Effective and Resilient National Preventive Mechanisms” was officially launched in Cyprus, presenting a significant opportunity to strengthen the country’s National Preventive Mechanism (NPM). The initiative aims to address capacity...
“Technical support for more effective and resilient National Preventive Mechanisms” project start marked by a launching event in Dublin, Ireland
On 22 October 2024, a project “Technical support for more effective and resilient National Preventive Mechanisms” was officially launched in Ireland. The project marks an opportunity for the country as it prepares to ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture (OPCAT) and...
Launching event of the EU/CoE Project Project "Technical support for more effective and resilient National Preventive Mechanisms" in Dublin, Ireland
On 22 October 2024, the project will have its official launching event in Ireland. The country, one of the 2 Project’s beneficiaries, is preparing to officially ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture (OPCAT), marking a critical step towards strengthening detention...
Official Launch of the Project “Technical support for more effective and resilient NPM”
12 September, 2024 marks the start of the Project “Technical support for more effective and resilient NPM” co-funded by the European Union via the Technical Support Instrument and implemented by the Council of Europe, in cooperation with the European Commission. The project was officially...