The Ombudsmen of Armenia and Australia discussed the activities of the national human rights institutions of the two countries

ArmInfo. The Human Rights Defender of Armenia, Anahit Manasyan, who is on a working visit to Australia, discussed with her Australian counterpart, Hugh de Kretser, issues related to the activities of national human rights institutions, guarantees for their independence and effective operation, as well as challenges in the field of human rights protection.

According to the press service of the Human Rights Defender of Armenia, Manasyan presented the main areas and priorities of the work of the Human Rights Defender of Armenia. Work carried out to ensure equality, prevent discrimination, and raise public awareness of human rights was mentioned. Among the topics discussed were ensuring the independence of human rights institutions, overcoming challenges to human rights protection systems in a polarized society, preventing incitement to hatred, and a number of other issues.

The parties attached great importance to continuous dialogue between national human rights institutions, the exchange of professional experience, and the implementation of steps aimed at developing cooperation.