Within the framework of the Technical Assistance for Empowerment of the Role of Ombudsman in the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights project, the Knowledge and Experience Sharing Conference on “Human Rights and Migration” took place in Istanbul, during 09-10-11, November 202

The conference was organised by the Turkish Ombudsman and funded by the European Union.

Vittorio Gasparrini, liaison officer of the Italian National Coordination of Regional and Autonomous Provinces Ombudsman Institutions, spoke at the Panel Session II, "The Role of Ombudsman Institution on Problems, and Challenges faced by Refugees and Migrants, Exchange of Experience".

The Moderator of the panel was Mr. Sadettin KALKAN, Ombudsman, Ombudsman Institution of the Republic of Turkey. Full list of Speakers: Mr. Ceslav PANICO, Ombudsman of Moldova, Mr. Vittorio GASPARRINI, Tuscany Region Ombudsman Office/Board Member of EOI and Mrs. Marta HIRSCH ZIEMBINSKA, European Ombudsman Office.

Marino Fardelli, President of the Italian National Coordination of Regional and Autonomous Provinces Ombudsman Institutions, spoke at the Panel Session IV Integration Problems faced by Migrants and Refugees in Host Countries - Social Cohesion Policies and Practices

The Moderator of the panel was Sn. Arif DÜLGER, Ombudsman, Ombudsman Institution of the Republic of Turkey. Full list of Speakers: Mr. Marino FARDELLI, Lazio Regional Ombudsman, President of the İtalian Ombudsmen, Mr. Maciej GRZEGORZ KRUK, Polish Commissioner for Human Rights, Migration and Ethnic Minorities Unit Department of Equal Treatment.