Ms Marta Cartabia, President of the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe, accompanied by Ms Simona Granata-Menghini, Director, Secretary of the Commission, participated in the 24th Informal Seminar on Human Rights in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia organised by Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM).

Devoted to “The Future of Human Rights – From Local to Global”, the seminar brought together representatives of public authorities, national human rights institutions, civil society, academia and international organisations from across Asia and Europe. Discussions focused on responding to contemporary human rights challenges, strengthening cooperation and developing practical recommendations at national, regional and global levels.

In her keynote address, Ms Cartabia examined the local and global dimensions of human rights protection and the challenges facing them. She highlighted the contribution of the Venice Commission and other international actors, as well as the role of civil society in promoting and protecting human rights.

During the visit, the delegation also held bilateral meetings with the President and judges of the Constitutional Court of Mongolia, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs, representatives of the National Human Rights Commission of Mongolia and other partners.