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Mrs. Bryson delivers a keynote speech at the University of Aruba
At the Official Opening of the 2026 Academic Year at the University of Aruba, Ombudsman, Ms. Jurima Bryson, LL.M. delivered the keynote speech. The theme was “Knowledge, Justice, and Trust: Building Resilient Institutions for Future Generations.”
In her speech, the central question was what institutions need to remain legitimate, trustworthy, and resilient in an increasingly complex world.
Three pillars for resilient institutions
The keynote speech focused on three pillars that, according to the Ombudsman, are essential for building strong and resilient institutions: knowledge, justice, and trust.
Knowledge empowers people to understand their rights and hold institutions accountable. To illustrate the importance of knowledge, Ms. Bryson referred to several publications by the Ombudsman, including the investigations “The Listening Eye” and a letter of concern regarding the digital accessibility of laws, regulations, and policy.
Justice is much more then what is legally correct. It also means ensuring fair and proportionate treatment of people. In this context, the Ombudsman referred to her investigation “The Cost of being Sick”, concerning medical certificate for students who are ill. The investigation shows, among other things, the tension that can arise between treating everyone equally and seeking a fair outcome.
Trust is built through reliable and careful conduct, taking responsibility, and acknowledging when something has not gone well. To illustrate the importance of trust, Ms. Bryson referred to concerns raised by her regarding the public announcement of examination results.
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Source: The Ombudsman Aruba
