The Office of the Ombudsman Punjab under the direction of Ms. Ayesha Hamid, First Vice President of the IOI and Ombudsman of Punjab, has launched its International Internship Programme 2026. The one-week, in-person programme is designed to provide young professionals from IOI member institutions with practical exposure to ombudsmanship, digital complaint management systems, outreach mechanisms, and institutional best practices.

La Defensoría del Pueblo capacitó a más de 13.800 personas en distintos temas de Derechos Humanos en el año 2025, como parte de su compromiso permanente con la promoción, protección y defensa de los derechos fundamentales en todo el territorio nacional. 

At its session on 3 February 2026, the members of the National Assembly elected Dr. Simona Drenik Bavdek as the new Human Rights Ombudswoman. She will also advocate for the establishment of a children's rights ombudsman in Slovenia, who would be able to operate autonomously within the Ombudsman's institution.