Elena Perikleous elected to the bureau of the European Network of Ombudspersons for Children

Elena Perikleous, the Cypriot Commissioner for the Protection of Children's Rights, was elected as a member of the Bureau of the European Network of Ombudspersons for Children (ENOC). Her election took place during the organization's General Assembly, which was held on October 2, 2026, in Barcelona.

As part of the Bureau, Perikleous will participate in coordinating the network's activities, setting its strategic orientation, and fostering partnerships with international and European organizations. This appointment aims to enhance Cyprus's institutional influence within the European dialogue on child protection, allowing the country to more actively contribute to cross-border cooperation and the sharing of best practices in the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

The ENOC functions as a network of independent institutions across Europe dedicated to promoting and safeguarding children's rights. By joining the leadership body of this network, the Cypriot Commissioner is positioned to influence the development of shared policies and the collective response to cross-border challenges facing children, while also facilitating the integration of European standards into national administrative practices.