The Ombudsperson Institution of Kosovo publishes its Annual Report 2025, which provides a comprehensive overview of the human rights situation in Kosovo, as well as the work and impact of the Institution during the reporting year.

“The right of people with disabilities to vote must be a genuine one, whereas at present it is more of a formality - if not merely a facade.” With these words, Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva opened the forum “Accessible Electoral Environment: Information and Technology Solutions for Voters with Visual and Hearing Impairments,” organised by the Ombudsman Institution.

Dr Simona Drenik Bavdek, the Human Rights Ombudswoman of the Republic of Slovenia, has submitted her views on the proposed amendment to the Personal Assistance Act to the Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities. While welcoming certain improvements aimed at greater legal certainty, she also points out key shortcomings that may limit the rights of persons with disabilities.

On 16 April 2026, 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, with 45 improvement recommendations made to the Government.

The Commonwealth Ombudsman, in his capacity as the Private Health Insurance Ombudsman, has released a report comparing how Australian private health insurers performed in the 2024-2025 financial year.

On 1 April 2026, the second Ombudsman of the Kingdom of Lesotho and former IOI Board member, Adv. Sekara Mafisa KC, passed away. Kindly click here to read the obituary written by the current Ombudsman, Adv Tlotliso Polaki.

The second and concluding session of the Ambassador Program for students from the IBA University Karachi was held on 13 April 2026 at the Provincial Ombudsman Secretariat, followed by a certificate distribution ceremony.

The Office of the Ombudsman of the Lazio Region is pleased to provide an update on the III International Ombudsman Conference – Italian Edition, to be held in Rome at the Chamber of Deputies on 28–29 May 2026. Kindly click here to receive information on the programme and the participants.