On 13 October 2026, the Commissioner for Human Rights of Poland, Sylwia Gregorczyk-Abram, met with the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O'Flaherty.

The meeting, held at the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights, was also attended by the Commissioner's Adviser, Geraldine Mattioli-Zeltner, Adviser at the Office of the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Agata Nieboj, and Marcin Kusy, Director of the Migrants' Rights Team.

During the meeting, participants discussed issues concerning the situation of Ukrainian nationals residing in Poland, particularly in relation to cases and concerns reported to the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights. The discussion focused on the functioning of the temporary protection mechanism, challenges related to UKR status and access to rights and benefits, as well as alternative pathways for legalizing residence in Poland. Issues related to the migration situation at the Polish-Belarusian border and actions undertaken by the Commissioner in this area were also addressed.

Michael O’Flaherty has served as the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights since 2024. An Irish lawyer specializing in human rights, he previously headed the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) and served on the United Nations Human Rights Committee. He also chaired the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and worked within the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. He is a distinguished academic and lecturer, and the author of numerous publications on human rights.