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International Ombudsman Conference 2023

> Moderator
I n t e r n a t i o n a l O m b u d s m a n C o n f e r e n c e 2 0 2 3
Ombudsman of Türkiye, Mr. Yahya Akman
T h e Fu tu re of H u m a n R ig hts in th e 21st C en tu r y
Vision, Suggestion, and Experience Sharing of
Country Representatives

Vision, Suggestion, and Experience Sharing of Country Representatives
Moderator Ombudsman Mr. Yahya Akman started his speech at the last session of the
two-day conference by greeting all the participants. He stated that the role of the Om-
budsmen, who carry out their duties with an understanding that prioritizes “Human
Rights”, which is actually closely related to the humanity in general, will be addressed.
He emphasized that the Ombudsmen have an understanding of trying to protect hu-
man rights fully and completely, first for their own country and then for the humanity
in general. He also added that they are a non-governmental organization on one side
and a state institution on the other, and they are an institution that acts as a bridge
between the public and the state.

> The Head of Unit in the Division for Cooperation with
Neighboring Countries of the Venice Commission I n t e r n a t i o n a l O m b u d s m a n C o n f e r e n c e 2 0 2 3
Ms. Caroline Martin T h e Fu tu re of H u m a n R ig hts in th e 21st C en tu r y

The Head of Unit in the Division for Cooperation with
Neighboring Countries of the Venice Commission,
Ms. Caroline Martin gave her speech.

As the first speaker of the session, the Head of Unit in
the Division for Cooperation with Neighboring Coun- Ms. Martin stated
tries of the Venice Commission, Ms. Caroline Martin that a social
brought up the Venice Principles in her speech. She understanding that
made extensive statements on behalf of the institu- is democratic and
tion she represents and stated that the Commission respectful to human
has the function of the Council of Europe’s advisory
body on constitutional matters, and that a social un- rights can only be
derstanding that is democratic and respectful to hu- achieved through
man rights can only be achieved through legal means. legal means.

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