Human Rights Day 2024 – Deputy Minister of European Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus delivering keynote speech at UCLan Cyprus

On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, celebrated every year on 10th December, the Deputy Minister of European Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Ms. Marilena Raouna, delivered a keynote speech on 2nd December 2024 at 18:00 at UCLan Cyprus. The event, which was open to the public, was organised by the School of Law of UCLan Cyprus and its EU-funded Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence for the Rule of Law and European Values (CRoLEV).

The keynote speech was followed by a panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Nasia Hadjigeorgiou, Deputy Head of the School of Law and Associate Professor in Transitional Justice and Human Rights. Prof. Stephanie Laulhe Shaelou, Professor of European Law and Reform and Head of the School of Law, as well as Director of CRoLEV, acted as the discussant during the panel. The Deputy Minister’s insights on Cyprus’ role in protecting human rights within the international and European community were particularly topical, in light of the Republic of Cyprus’ forthcoming membership in the UN Human Rights Council and the EU Presidency. The event was followed by a reception.