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PAKISTAN FEDERAL OMBUDSMAN OPENS ONLINE MEETING TO MARK THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AOA.Islamabad: 16 April 2026 – Wafaqi Mohtasib (Federal Ombudsman), Mr. Naveed Kamran Baloch has said that Ombudsman Institutions across the globe are playing a critical role in providing free and expeditious redressal of grievances to the people, besides promoting good governance, rule of law and efficient public administration. |
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HONG KONG OMBUDSMAN ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF DIRECT INVESTIGATION OPERATION INTO GOVERNMENT’S WORK IN COMBATING CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.The Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, announced the completion of a direct investigation operation into the Government’s work in combating cruelty to animals by the Office of The Ombudsman (“the Office”), with 45 improvement recommendations made to the Government. Please click here to watch the live replay of our press conference. |
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MACAO CELEBRATION OF THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ASIAN OMBUDSMAN ASSOCIATION (AOA) BY THE CCAC.To mark the 30th anniversary of the Asian Ombudsman Association (AOA), the CCAC has carried out a series of initiatives to highlight its role and promote the ombudsman function. The CCAC prepared a special anniversary message broadcast on local Chinese and Portuguese radio stations. The message emphasises the AOA’s mission of strengthening ombudsman systems, fostering cooperation and advancing professional development. |
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TURKIYE CHIEF OMBUDSMAN OF TÜRKIYE, MR. MEHMET AKARCA, ATTENDED THE ONLINE MEETING OF THE ASIAN OMBUDSMAN ASSOCIATION (AOA).Chief Ombudsman of Türkiye, Mr. Mehmet Akarca, attended the online meeting organized on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Asian Ombudsman Association (AOA), of which the Ombudsman Institution of Türkiye is a member of the Board of Directors, on 16 April 2026. |
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AZERBAIJAN OMBUDSMAN PARTICIPATED IN THE GANHRI 2026 ANNUAL MEETING.A delegation led by the Ombudsman of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Sabina Aliyeva, participated in the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) held in Geneva. The Ombudsman spoke at this event, which brought together heads and representatives of other countries, as well as representatives of international organizations and experts. The agenda topics were discussed. |
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PROVINCIAL OMBUDSMAN OF SINDH AMBASSADOR PROGRAM CONCLUDES WITH INSIGHTFUL FEEDBACK AND CERTIFICATE DISTRIBUTION CEREMONY.The second and concluding session of the Ambassador Program for students from IBA University Karachi was held on 13 April 2026 at the Provincial Ombudsman Secretariat, followed by a certificate distribution ceremony. |
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TIMOR-LESTE PDHJ AND PNTL REINFORCE COOPERATION TO ADVANCE HUMAN RIGHTS IN TIMOR-LESTE.The Provedor for Human Rights and Justice (PDHJ), Virgílio da Silva Guterres “Lamukan”, accompanied by the Deputy Provedor for Human Rights, Maria Marilia da Costa, Director for Promotion, Joanita Silvira da Costa, and Head of UAJAB, Teresinha Ximenes, held a high-level meeting with the General Commander of the National Police of Timor-Leste (PNTL), Assistant Police Commissioner Afonso dos Santos, and the Second General Commander of PNTL, Assistant Police Commissioner Natercia Eufrasia Soares Martins, who was accompanied by Inspector General of PNTL, Assistant Police Commissioner Hermenegildo Gonçalves da Cruz. |
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TURKIYE MEMBER OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF HUNGARY AND FORMER COMMISSIONER FOR FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS (OMBUDSMAN) OF HUNGARY,DR. ÁKOS KOZMA, PAID A VISIT TO THE OMBUDSMAN INSTITUTION OF TÜRKIYE.Member of the Constitutional Court of Hungary and Former Commissioner for Fundamental Rights (Ombudsman) of Hungary, Dr. Ákos Kozma, paid a working visit to Ankara on 1-3 April 2026. Chief Ombudsman of Türkiye, Mr. Mehmet Akarca first received Mr. Kozma and his accompanying delegation at the Ombudsman Institution. |
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UZBEKISTAN OMBUDSMAN PARTICIPATES IN REGIONAL EVENT ON ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS.The Commissioner of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights (Ombudsman) participated on April 9, 2026, in an online regional event titled “The Role of North–South, South–South and Triangular Cooperation in the Realization of All Human Rights, Including the Right to Development”, organized by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). |
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PROVINCIAL OMBUDSMAN OF SINDH BRAND AMBASSADOR WORKSHOP HELD AT ZIAUDDIN UNIVERSITY.A workshop under the Ambassador Program of the Provincial Ombudsman Sindh was held at Ziauddin University on 22nd April 2026, highlighting the role of the Ombudsman Office in ensuring administrative justice for the public. Dr. Professor Muhammad Ali Sheikh, Vice Chancellor of Ziauddin University, welcomed the Honorable Ombudsman Sindh and his team. |
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AZERBAIJAN THE OMBUDSMAN PARTICIPATED IN THE FIRST ONLINE ASSEMBLY MEETING OF THE EUROPEAN NETWORK FOR TRANSPARENCY AND RIGHT TO INFORMATION.On 17 April, the First online Assembly Meeting of the European Network on Transparency and the Right to Information (ENTRI) was held within the framework of the International Conference of Information Commissioners (ICIC). The purpose of the event was to discuss the establishment and activities of working groups on the use of artificial intelligence in handling access to information requests, proactive transparency, and privacy and personal data protection. |
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TIMOR-LESTE SEANF CONVENES FIRST TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP MEETING IN KUALA LUMPUR, FOCUSES ON HRDS, BUSINESS, AND CLIMATE JUSTICE.The South East Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum (SEANF) opened its first Technical Working Group (TWG) Meeting of 2026 at The Grand Mercure Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, with delegates attending both in person and via the Zoom platform. The three-day gathering, which runs until 23 April, is being held under the Chairpersonship of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM). |
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UZBEKISTAN THE OMBUDSMAN’S 2025 ACTIVITY REPORT REVIEWED.During the 14th plenary session of the Senate, the report of the Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis for Human Rights (Ombudsman) on activities carried out in 2025 was reviewed. It was noted that in 2025, the Ombudsman Institution implemented a number of measures aimed at ensuring effective parliamentary oversight over compliance with legislation on human rights, freedoms, and legitimate interests, based on new constitutional provisions. |