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Join the African Ombudsman Research Centre, the research and training arm of the African Ombudsman and Mediators' Association, for their webinar "Understanding Human Rights Frameworks: Integrating International Standards into Ombudsman Practice". This event, organised in partnership with the International Ombudsman Institute, will take place on 10 December 2025 at 10 am (GMT+2). Kindly click here to access the official invitation.
The IOI is pleased to continue the successful training series for Ombudsman with NPM mandate. The next NPM training will be hosted by the Office of the Parliamentary Ombud of Norway and held in Oslo from 9 – 11 February 2026. It will be delivered by the APT and deal with preventive monitoring in mental health institutions, as well as creating change for NPMs who have been monitoring for years. 
The Office of the Ombudsman Punjab proudly announces its International Internship Programme 2026, a one-week immersive learning opportunity for young professionals across IOI member countries. This programme offers unique exposure to Ombudsman operations in Punjab Pakistan, from case registration and complaint hearings to mediation, resolution, and implementation.