HREIT delegation conducted an unannounced monitoring visit to Elmadağ Women's Open Penal Institution as part of its national preventive mechanism mandate on October 13, 2023.

During the visit, information was firstly obtained from the authority of the center. Afterwards the delegation made observations and examinations by interviewing those who are deprived of their liberties and the personnel in charge. As part of the visit, treatment and accommodation conditions of detainees were examined in the light of national and international standards.

A report containing the findings, observations obtained during the visit and interviews and recommendations will be prepared and shared with the relevant institutions and the public.