Important discussions with members of the #EuropeanParliament on:
• people-centred pathways to #peace for #Ukraine
• #HumanRights safeguards in proposed EU #migrants return legislation
• pressures on civil society & #NHRIs
• the digital omnibus proposal on #AI

With @coe Steering Cttee on #HumanRights, I raised concern over the contagion of attacks on the independence & effectiveness of some of Europe's #NHRIs & Ombuds institutions. As pillars of our democratic architecture, they protect human well-being, often in brave & innovative ways.
https://www.coe.int/en/web/commissioner/-/member-states-should-protect-and-strengthen-nhris-ombuds-institutions

My message at the #ENNHRI's high-level #partnerships event: United in our pursuit of #HumanRights, we can counter the threats to the protection system's very survival.

I pledge to deepen engagement and support for #NHRIs and to speak up for them.

I urge everyone to intensify their efforts to stand up for #civilsociety.

We must act together to make a difference for the people we serve.