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PAKISTAN WAFAQI MOHTASIB (OMBUDSMAN) INSTITUTION MARKS 43RD ANNIVERSARY OF ITS ESTABLISHMENT.Islamabad: 23 January 2026 – Owing to the persistent efforts, hard work and devotion of the Officers and staff members, the institution of Wafaqi Mohtasib has emerged as an instrument and model of good governance in the country, enjoying the trust and confidence of the general public. |
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HONG KONG OMBUDSMAN ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF DIRECT INVESTIGATION OPERATION INTO GOVERNMENT’S WORK ON LANDSLIDE PREVENTION AND MITIGATION AND MANAGEMENT OF GOVERNMENT SLOPES.The Ombudsman, Mr. Jack Chan, today (8 January) announced the completion of a direct investigation operation into the work of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on landslide prevention and mitigation as well as management of government slopes, with 32 major recommendations for improvements made to the Civil Engineering and Development Department (“CEDD”), the Lands Department (“LandsD”), the Highways Department (“HyD”), the Water Supplies Department (“WSD”) and the Architectural Services Department (“ArchSD”). |
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MACAO INTEGRITY PROMOTION ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMISSION AGAINST CORRUPTION (CCAC) IN 2025.In 2025, the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) carried out a wide range of integrity promotion initiatives, covering public outreach, professional sector engagement, youth and campus education, volunteer training and international exchange. |
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REPUBLIC OF KOREA ACRC ANNOUNCED ITS 2025 ACHIEVEMENTS IN COMMEMORATION OF INTERNATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION DAY (DEC. 9).The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC, Chairperson Ryu Chul Whan) announced its 2025 anti-corruption performance on December 9 to mark International Anti-Corruption Day. * December 9 is designated as International Anti-Corruption Day, commemorating the UN’s 2003 signing ceremony for the UN Convention against Corruption in Mérida, Mexico. |
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TURKIYE CHIEF OMBUDSMAN MR. MEHMET AKARCA MET WITH ANKARA REPRESENTATIVES OF MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS.Chief Ombudsman of Türkiye, Mr. Mehmet Akarca, met with the Ankara representatives of media organizations on 9 January 2026 to share information on the work carried out by the Ombudsman Institution in 2025 and its outlook for 2026. |
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PAKISTAN WAFAQI MOHTASIB SECURES RELEASE OF PRISONERS HAVING COMPLETED THEIR TERMS.Islamabad: 29 January 2026 – The Wafaqi Mohtasib, Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi intervened to secure the release of five prisoners recently, who were languishing in jail even after having completed their respective terms of imprisonment. They had been unable to arrange payment of petty amount of fines which they were supposed to pay for securing their release. |
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AZERBAIJAN THE OMBUDSMAN PARTICIPATED IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE NEW DRAFT BILL ON THE CHILDREN’S RIGHTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN.The Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Sabina Aliyeva, participated in the parliamentary discussion of the new draft bill on the rights of children of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The Ombudsman in her speech highlighted the relevant complex reforms consistently carried out by the country’s president, Ilham Aliyev, and the First Vice-President and the President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Mehriban Aliyeva, and the significant accomplishments in child well-being. |
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TIMOR-LESTE DEPUTY OMBUDSMAN OF TIMOR-LESTE HIGHLIGHTS NATIONAL EFFORTS AND CHALLENGES AT ASEAN DIALOGUE ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND POLICING.Jakarta, Indonesia, 26-27 January 2026 – From January 26-27, 2026, the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) hosted its second regional Dialogue on Human Rights and Policing in Jakarta, Indonesia. |
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REPUBLIC OF KOREA COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION OF HIRING PRACTICES AT PUBLIC SERVICE-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS UNCOVERED 832 CASES OF FAIR HIRING VIOLATIONS.The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC, Chairperson Ryu Chul Whan) announced the results of a comprehensive inspection of hiring practices, conducted from February to October this year with central ministries including the Ministry of Economy and Finance, local governments, and offices of education, covering 931 public service-related organizations. |
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OMBUDSMAN PUNJAB (PAKISTAN) OMBUDSMAN PUNJAB OFFICE ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN WEBINAR ON ISO 9001:2015 HELD UNDER AFRICAN OMBUDSMAN RESEARCH CENTRE.The African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC) organized a webinar on 20th January 2026 titled “Implementing ISO 9001:2015: Strengthening Quality Management and Accountability in African Ombudsman Institutions”. |
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UZBEKISTAN OMBUDSMAN HOLDS VIRTUAL DIALOGUE WITH UN REPRESENTATIVES ON OBTAINING “A” STATUS.On 23 January 2026, an online meeting was held between the Commissioner of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights (Ombudsman) and representatives of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. During the virtual dialogue, issues related to upgrading the international status of the Ombudsman Institution to “A” status were discussed in detail. |
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AZERBAIJAN THE OMBUDSMAN RECEIVED THE DELEGATION HEADED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNION OF MEDIATORS OF THE TURKIC WORLD.Ms. Sabina Aliyeva, the Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman), received Mr. Yakup Erikel, the President of the Union of Mediators of the Turkic World. Mr. Orozbek Sydykov, Deputy Minister of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic, and mediators from Kyrgyzstan attended the meeting. During the meeting, the Ombudsman emphasized that the Republic of Azerbaijan attaches great importance to cooperation with Turkic states and that consistent measures are being implemented to further develop existing relations. |
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TURKIYE CHIEF OMBUDSMAN MR. MEHMET AKARCA HIGHLIGHTED THE CENTRAL ROLE OF THE FAMILY IN SHAPING SOCIETY.The 5th Traditional Academicians’ Meeting themed “Family Themed Special Issue of the National Peer-Reviewed Ombudsman Academic Journal” was held on 20 January 2026 under the leadership of Chief Ombudsman Mr. Mehmet Akarca, with the participation of Ombudsmen, the Secretary General of the Ombudsman Institution, and contributing academicians. |
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OMBUDSMAN PUNJAB (PAKISTAN) 240 CITIZENS RECEIVE PENDING DUES OF RS230 MILLION AFTER INTERVENTION OF HONOURABLE OMBUDSMAN PUNJAB.The Office of the Ombudsman Punjab has achieved another major milestone in resolving pending financial issues of citizens, ensuring the disbursement of Rs 230 million to 240 citizens across the province through effective, timely and proactive intervention. |
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UZBEKISTAN COOPERATION ESTABLISHED BETWEEN THE OMBUDSMAN OF UZBEKISTAN AND MALAYSIA.On 21 January of this year, the Commissioner of Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights (Ombudsman), Feruza Eshmatova, held a meeting with the Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM), Dato’ Seri Mohd Hishamudin Md Yunus. |
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TIMOR-LESTE TIMOR-LESTE HOSTS KEY ASEAN WORKSHOP ON MIGRATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS.Dili, 27 January 2026– The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice, Virgílio da Silva Guterres “Lamukan”, delivered opening remarks at a major three-day workshop on International Migration and Human Rights this week. The event, held from January 27-29, 2026, at Novo Turismo in Dili, was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation in coordination with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). The workshop marks a significant step in strengthening Timor-Leste’s engagement on regional issues following its accession as a full ASEAN member in October 2025. |
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GEORGIA PUBLIC DEFENDER MEETS SCHOOLCHILDREN.On January 23, 2026, the Public Defender of Georgia hosted students of Tbilisi Gogita Kiknadze Public School No. 182. Levan Ioseliani introduced the students to the human rights protection system, the mandate of the Public Defender’s Office and the main areas of activity. He spoke in detail about the importance of knowledge of human rights in the everyday life of young people. |