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OSCE presence and the General Directorate of Prisons strengthen the capacities of prison staff for human rights standards

2024-11-22 15:51:43Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
OSCE presence and the General Directorate of Prisons strengthen the capacities
OSCE and the Directorate of Prisons

From 19 to 21 November 2024, the OSCE Presence in Albania, in cooperation with the General Directorate of Prisons, organized a training of trainers seminar for 35 senior prison employees. The focus was on the Nelson Mandela Rules, the revised UN standards for the treatment of prisoners, which aim to protect the rights of persons deprived of their liberty, including protection from torture and ill-treatment.

The Nelson Mandela Rules are considered a core international framework for prison management, named in honor of Nelson Mandela, who spent 27 years in prison fighting for human rights. The training, based on a new manual developed by OSCE/ODIHR and Penal Reform International, provided participants with the knowledge and practical tools needed to apply these rules in their daily work.

OSCE presence and the General Directorate of Prisons strengthen the capacities

"In accordance with OSCE commitments, all persons deprived of their liberty must be treated with respect for their human dignity, according to international standards. The treatment of law breakers by judicial authorities is a decisive test for any society", said the Chairman of the OSCE Presence, Ambassador Michel Tarran, at the opening of the event.

"The true purpose of prisons is not punishment, but the rehabilitation and reintegration of individuals into society, giving them a second chance to live with dignity and responsibility. I thank the OSCE ambassador and all the staff for their commitment and support in this project. Your contribution is a clear example of commitment to improving life and building a fairer and more integrated society", said the General Director of Prisons, Klevis Qose.

OSCE presence and the General Directorate of Prisons strengthen the capacities

The training covered a range of topics, from understanding the core principles of the Nelson Mandela Rules to practical exercises aimed at improving skills such as communication, empathy and tolerance in the prison environment. The training also emphasized how a human rights-based approach to prison management can benefit not only the prisoners, but also the staff, the institution and society in general.

This training is part of the ongoing support of the OSCE Presence for the reform of prisons in Albania and its active involvement in the promotion of the rights of persons deprived of their liberty. It increases the capacity of the Prison Training Center and ensures that the knowledge gained will be passed on to all staff.

OSCE presence and the General Directorate of Prisons strengthen the capacities

The presence's contribution to the penitentiary system over the years includes: support for the establishment of the Probation Service; legislative and policy support; work to prevent and combat violent extremism and radicalization leading to terrorism; support for the special regime in high security prisons; and the creation of a Master's program in Criminology at the University of Tirana.

OSCE presence and the General Directorate of Prisons strengthen the capacities

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