La Sindicatura de Greuges de Barcelona ha estado presente entre el 10 y el 14 de abril en los Países Bajos para reforzar los vínculos con defensorías de todo el mundo y para participar en un encuentro internacional centrado en el papel de las instituciones de defensa de la ciudadanía en la era digital.

The Office of the Ombudsman Punjab, established in 1996 under the Punjab Office of the Ombudsman Act 1997, presented its Annual Report 2025 on 31 March 2026, highlighting key achievements in administrative justice and public service delivery.

In response to the rapid development of artificial intelligence and to enhance government effectiveness, the Control Yuan organized a three-session workshop series titled “AI × Digital Audit Innovation Applications” starting on April 8, 2026, with the participation of over 250 CY Members and staff.

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has launched its new five-year strategy, marking a renewed commitment to delivering fair and impartial justice for individuals and a greater focus on its role in improving public services. The new strategy, running from April 2026 to March 2031, sets out a vision to become a more established and influential voice in public service improvement, raising standards and driving system-level change across the NHS, government departments and other public bodies.

“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 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.