The People’s Advocate of Albania, Mr. Endrit Shabani, received in an official meeting the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Albania, Ms. Ingrid Macdonald.

This meeting comes after Mr. Shabani took office as President of the Organization of Mediterranean People’s Advocates (AOM).

During the conversation, attention was focused on the current human rights situation in Albania and the need for a coordinated commitment between local institutions and international actors.

Mr. Shabani and Ms. Macdonald underlined that the protection of human rights and the consolidation of the rule of law remain the main pillars on which joint efforts should be based to accelerate Albania’s progress towards the European Union.

In this context, they discussed the importance of synchronizing the work of the People’s Advocate with UN agencies.

Ms. Macdonald praised the institution's new vision and reaffirmed the United Nations' support for initiatives aimed at strengthening democratic institutions and ensuring a more just and transparent society for all Albanian citizens.