Guest lecture «Activities of the Ombudsman of Ukraine. Practical aspects of monitoring compliance with human rights»
On October 22, a guest lecture «Activities of the Ombudsman of Ukraine. Practical aspects of monitoring compliance with human rights» was held at the Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University, which was held by the representative of the Commissioner of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for Human Rights in the Zaporizhzhia region, Mykhailo Volkov. The lecture was organized with the support of the Department of Constitutional, Administrative and Labor Law.
The meeting was attended by academic staff and students of the Faculty of Law, as well as students and staff of other faculties who are interested in the implementation and protection of human rights in Ukraine. Pro-Rector Andriy Ivanchenko welcomed the participants and wished them an inspiring discussion.
During the lecture, Mr. Mykhailo spoke about the main areas of activity of the Ombudsman institution, about issues related to the protection of human rights and the peculiarities of the Ombudsman’s control over their observance, about the activities of the office, the reception of citizens, and also provided practical recommendations on protecting one’s own rights. Among the sensitive issues raised during the lecture:
– the participation of the Ombudsman’s office in the return of prisoners of war and civilian hostages
– the protection and return of children forcibly deported and displaced outside Ukraine
– the protection of people in places of deprivation of liberty
The participants discussed the issues of environmental safety and protection of the rights to a safe environment, which are relevant for the Zaporizhzhia region and Zaporizhzhia, as well as the topics of protecting the right to fair justice and the right to appeal.
Open meetings, where you can join a dialogue with experts-practitioners, are a mandatory part of the educational process at Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic University. This lecture contributed to increasing legal awareness and developing a culture of respect for human rights and freedoms. We thank the speaker for his openness and detailed answers to all the participants’ questions!
