Michael O’Flaherty
Michael O’Flaherty is an Irish lawyer and the Commissioner for Human Rights at the Council of Europe. He is known for his advocacy of human rights and democratic values across Europe, often addressing issues such as freedom of expression and the protection of minorities. O’Flaherty has been vocal in countering criticisms regarding the state of democracy in Europe, emphasizing the continent's commitment to human rights despite its challenges.
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Michael O'Flaherty is the Commissioner for Human Rights at the Council of Europe.
Посветеноста кон човековите права е најголемиот стратешки адут на Европа
North Macedonia· 2025-12-23Michael O'Flaherty, the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe, expressed concern over the lack of tangible progress in investigating alleged disproportionate use of force against protesters and journalists.
რა წერილი მისწერა ევროპის საბჭოს კომისარმა ადამიანის უფლებების საკითხებში მაიკლ ო’ფლაერტიმ საქართველოს გენერალურ პროკურორს?!
Georgia· 2025-12-17
Michael O’Flaherty described antisemitism as a deeply ingrained racism in European society.
‘The inevitable has happened’: Bondi beach attack follows rise in antisemitic incidents | Bondi beach terror attack
United Kingdom· 2025-12-14
Michael O'Flaherty is the Commissioner for Human Rights at the Council of Europe and discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on human well-being.
"A IA será transformadora para o bem-estar humano", diz comissário dos Direitos Humanos do Conselho da Europa
Cabo Verde· 2025-11-13Michael O'Flaherty is the human rights commissioner who called for a review of police control over protests.
Europos Taryba išreiškė nerimą dėl didelio skaičiaus JK sulaikymų dėl „Palestine Action“
Lithuania· 2025-10-15
Michael O’ Flaherty wrote to the UK’s home secretary recommending a comprehensive review of the UK’s legislation on the policing of protests.
Right to protest is under sustained attack in the west, report finds | ProtestUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-14
Michael O’Flaherty warned about serious restrictions on freedom of expression in Germany.
Palästina: solidarische Bewegung in Deutschland sucht Stimmen und will Brücken bauen - Politik
Germany· 2025-10-07
Michael O’Flaherty is the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe who called for a halt to arms supplies to Israel.
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Switzerland· 2025-08-20
Michael O'Flaherty is the Council of Europe's commissioner for human rights who raised concern over police actions in Serbia.
Serbia ruling party offices set on fire in fifth night of protestsUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-17
Commissioner Michael O’Flaherty called on the council’s 46 member states to intensify support for efforts to ensure unhindered access for humanitarian assistance.
Mary Robinson urges states to act decisively to stop Gaza’s ‘unfolding genocide’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-12
Michael O'Flaherty is the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe who visited North Macedonia and published a memorandum on the human rights of Roma.
Охрабрувачки пораки за силната посветеност на прашањата за човековите праваNorth Macedonia· 2025-07-31Michael O'Flaherty, the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe, urged the Greek Parliament to reject the amendment.
Μεταναστευτικό: Σκληρή γραμμή για μείωση των ροών – Τι ισχύει για επαναπατρισμό, επιδόματα και σίτιση
Greece· 2025-07-11
Irish lawyer Michael O’Flaherty – Europe’s most senior human rights official – raised serious concerns about pushbacks at the EU’s border.
Jim O’Callaghan’s public theatrics mask the truth about asylum seeker deportations – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-07
Michael O'Flaherty issued a clear message to Greece to stop the practices of pushbacks at its borders.
Σφίγγει ο κλοιός για την παράνομη μετανάστευσηGreece· 2025-05-07
Michael O'Flaherty urged the coalition not to adopt restrictive changes.
Ani divá sviňa netuší, o čom tu hlasujeme. Po chaotickom dni schválili zákon o
Slovakia· 2025-04-16
Michael O'Flaherty called on the Speaker of the Hungarian Parliament, László Kövér, to reconsider the legislation.
Maďarský parlament prijal novelu ústavy, ktorá podľa kritikov obmedzuje práva LGBT+ ľudíSlovakia· 2025-04-14
Michael O’Flaherty is the Commissioner for Human Rights at the Council of Europe who opposes the proposed law affecting NGOs in Slovakia.
Akoby lov na mimovládky naplánovali komunistiSlovakia· 2025-04-10
Michael O'Flaherty is the Commissioner for Human Rights at the Council of Europe.
Die Regierung von Robert Fico will das „russische Gesetz“ durchbringen - PolitikGermany· 2025-04-09
Michael O'Flaherty is the Commissioner for Human Rights at the Council of Europe who wrote to Slovak MPs regarding a concerning law on NGOs.
Rada Európy vidí v zákone o mimovládkach znepokojivý signál o stave demokracie naSlovakia· 2025-04-08
Michael O'Flaherty, the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe, published a memorandum on the human rights situation in Georgia.
არასამთავრობო ორგანიზაციების ხელში უზარმაზარი ფინანსური რესურსია მობილიზებული, რათა პროცესების რადიკალიზაცია მოახდინონ, მათგან გამჭვირვალობას ვითხოვთGeorgia· 2025-03-26
Michael O'Flaherty is the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe who expressed concern over police actions.
Mais de 40 pessoas detidas por insultarem presidente da Turquia em protestoCabo Verde· 2025-03-25
Michael O'Flaherty expressed concern over the disproportionate use of police force during the protests in Turkey.
Europos Taryba ragina Turkiją leisti žmonėms laisvai protestuotiLithuania· 2025-03-25Michael O’Flaherty expressed concern over the amendment to the assembly law passed by the Hungarian parliament.
Index - Belföld - Itt van Sulyok Tamás magyarázata, hogy miért írta alá a gyülekezési törvény módosítását
Hungary· 2025-03-19
Michael O'Flaherty expressed deep concern about the new law and urged Sulyok to veto it.
Presidente da Hungria assina lei que proíbe a marcha do orgulho LGBT | Hungria
Portugal· 2025-03-19
Commissioner Michael O'Flaherty expressed deep concern over the new law.
Президент Угорщини підписав закон про заборону ЛГБТ-прайду попри протести
Ukraine· 2025-03-19
Michael O’Flaherty, the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe, expressed concern over the law affecting the right to assembly in Hungary.
Index - Belföld - Sulyok Tamás aláírta a Pride betiltásáról szóló törvénytHungary· 2025-03-19
Michael O’Flaherty, the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe, expressed concern over a recently passed amendment affecting the right to assembly in Hungary.
Index - Külföld - Tiltakozik az Európa Tanács a Pride betiltása miattHungary· 2025-03-18
Michael O’Flaherty expressed concern over a legislative amendment affecting the right to assembly in Hungary.
Index - Külföld - Tiltakozik az Európa Tanács a Pride betiltása miattHungary· 2025-03-18Michael O’Flaherty reported that 80 per cent of NGOs in eastern Europe and the western Balkans have been directly affected by the USAid freeze.
US ban on paper straws is a worrying straw in the wind – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-04
Michael O’Flaherty is the commissioner for human rights at the Council of Europe, expressing concern over the treatment of asylum seekers at EU borders.
Asylum seekers being forcibly expelled at EU borders, says top rights lawyer | Immigration and asylumUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-03
