Kindly click here to read the speech given by the Parliamentary Ombudsman of Malta during the conference commemorating the 45th Anniversary since the establishment of the Civic Defender of the Lazio Region.

It is with great sadness that the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) bids farewell to its former Secretary General and Honorary Life Member Dr. Peter Kostelka, who passed away unexpectedly on 17 April 2025 at the age of 78.  

The initiatives include the creation of a reporting channel, harassment response manuals and adherence to an international seal; the event concludes the "DPU Por Elas" (DPU for Women) project, launched during the Women's month.

Last year, Korea achieved its highest-ever ranking (30th) on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) aims to maintain the upward trend through strengthened integrity education for future generations. ACRC to expand the inclusion of integrity content in elementary, middle, and high school textbooks, work with military academies, the Korea National Police University, and teachers’ colleges to make integrity lectures mandatory, and sign MOUs with major universities.

The Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, on 11 April 2025 announced the launch of a direct investigation operation to examine the work of the Highways Department (“HyD”) on the repair and maintenance of public roads, in particular the prevention of serious road subsidence incidents.

El 2 de abril de 2025 se firmó el Protocolo de colaboración entre el Síndic de Greuges de Cataluña y los síndicos universitarios.

The 45th Anniversary of Civic Defense was celebrated on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Lazio Regional Council with the support of the IOI.
The event provided an opportunity to reflect on the history, role, and future prospects of this institutional figure, a reference point for the protection of citizens' rights and a guarantor of administrative transparency.

Le 26 février 2025, la Direction générale de l’administration et de la fonction publique (DGAFP) a rendu publique la 3e édition de son rapport relatif à la lutte contre les discriminations et à la prise en compte de la diversité de la société française dans la fonction publique. Le Défenseur des droits y présente ses recommandations.