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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Ireland:
Irish lawyer Michael O’Flaherty – Europe’s most senior human rights official – raised serious concerns about pushbacks at the EU’s border.
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Greece:
Michael O'Flaherty issued a clear message to Greece to stop the practices of pushbacks at its borders.
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Slovakia:
Michael O'Flaherty urged the coalition not to adopt restrictive changes.
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Slovakia:
Michael O'Flaherty called on the Speaker of the Hungarian Parliament, László Kövér, to reconsider the legislation.
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Slovakia:
Michael O’Flaherty is the Commissioner for Human Rights at the Council of Europe who opposes the proposed law affecting NGOs in Slovakia.
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Germany:
Michael O'Flaherty is the Commissioner for Human Rights at the Council of Europe.
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Slovakia:
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.
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Georgia:
Michael O'Flaherty, the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe, published a memorandum on the human rights situation in Georgia.
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Cabo Verde:
Michael O'Flaherty is the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe who expressed concern over police actions.
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Lithuania:
Michael O'Flaherty expressed concern over the disproportionate use of police force during the protests in Turkey.
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