Leda Koursoumba reappointed as Child Commissioner

By Marie Kambas
Leda Koursoumba was reappointed on Monday as the Commissioner for the Protection of Children’s Rights, and sworn in at a ceremony presided over by Acting President Yiannakis Omirou.
“The Cabinet has reappointed Leda Koursouba as the Commissioner for the Protection of Children’s Rights given the continued substantial developments within an important institution that fulfills international obligations … and to ensure the safety of children’s rights within the family, at school and in society,” Omirou said.
The reappointed commissioner will be empowered to make any recommendations to relevant authorities when it comes to all aspects of children’s rights.
“When I was first appointed in 2008 as Children’s Rights Commissioner my vision was to see every child who lives in Cyprus enjoy of their rights… with the same vision I start today my second term and I am fully aware of the hard work that I have to do,” Koursoumba said. She said much had been accomplished since then and the officer of the commissioner had brought a number of issues into the spotlight for public debate.
“Safeguarding and promoting human rights in general and children’s rights in particular, is always a challenge that requires collective effort, sustained action at all levels of society, as well as consistent and constant vigilance at the level of institutions and bodies at the level of the state,” she added.

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