Ombudswoman’s visits continue to protect rights
The inalienable protection of an individual’s right not to be subjected to torture, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment, and the prohibition of such treatment...
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No room for a sense of superiority Ombudswoman says on day against racism
The pandemic has reminded everyone there is no room for any sense of superiority, Ombudswoman Maria Stylianou Lottides said to mark the International Day for...
Coronavirus worsens human rights problems says Lottides
The coronavirus constitutes an “invisible enemy” that has exacerbated human rights issues, Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights, Ombudswoman Maria Stylianou-Lottides said...
New ombudsperson takes office
President Nicos Anastasiades told his ministers to heed the interventions of the new ombudswoman, Maria Stylianou-Lottides, who officially took office on Thursday during a ceremony...
Our View: Irony of ombudsperson’s appointment for no other reason than close family ties to president
The decision by President Anastasiades to appoint a relatively young lawyer of limited experience as ombudsperson has drawn justified criticism, with several opposition parties indicating...
Opposition parties remain tight lipped over approval for new Ombudsman
Opposition parties remained tight-lipped on Tuesday as to whether they will support the cabinet decision to appoint state attorney Maria Stylianou Lottidis as the new...