The Governing Board of the Association of Mediterranean Ombudsman (AOM) convened in Cyprus ahead of the conference Protecting Human Rights in the Digital Age and on Social Media, organised by the Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights of Cyprus, Maria Stylianou-Lottides.

This meeting marked the first under the leadership of the newly elected President of AOM, Mr Peter Svetina, the Ombudsman of Slovenia. The Parliamentary Ombudsman of Malta, Judge Emeritus Joseph Zammit McKeon, participated in his capacity as Secretary General and Treasurer of AOM.

The discussions centred on key challenges currently faced by the Mediterranean basin, as well as the activities that AOM will support in the coming year. One of the focal points of the meeting was the upcoming conference and general assembly, which will be held in Malta in October 2025. This event will coincide with the 30th anniversary celebration of the establishment of the Office of the Ombudsman in Malta.

In addition, the meeting addressed the elections for the new AOM board, ensuring that the organisation continues to promote and protect human rights throughout the Mediterranean region.