The Brand Ambassador program at universities has been initiated through the Regional Subsidy program of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) in 2022-23 in order to foster a deeper understanding of the mandate and scope of the Sindh Ombudsman Institute and to inform the student-community and general public about its availability for the dispensation of administrative justice and speedy redressal of their complaints, particularly in remote and far flung areas.

El 7 de marzo de 2025 el Defensor del Pueblo, Ángel Gabilondo, ha manifestado que “las mujeres gitanas constituyen una comunidad que no se rinde a estereotipos ni a tópicos, que no se deja reducir a clichés predeterminados”. Así lo ha afirmado durante un acto institucional que ha tenido lugar en la sede del Defensor del Pueblo el viernes para conmemorar y reivindicar el Día Internacional de la Mujer. En un año en el que se conmemora el 600 aniversario de la llegada de los gitanos a la península ibérica, la institución Defensor del Pueblo ha querido homenajear a la mujer gitana. El lema del evento ha sido “Mujeres gitanas en España: 600 años de desafío y superación”.

Join the African Ombudsman Research Centre, the research and training arm of the African Ombudsman and Mediators' Association, for their insightful webinar on Advocating for Children's Rights in 2025, with a special focus on Specialized Ombudsman Offices for Children. This event, organised in partnership with the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI), will take place on Tuesday, 25 March 2025 at 10 am (GMT+2). Kindly click here for the official invitation and additional information on the speakers.

On 10 March 2025, Mr. Bernhard Achitz took office as the new Secretary General of the International Ombudsman Institute. He succeeds Gaby Schwarz in this important role and is looking forward to continuing the important work and services, which the IOI provides to its members around the world. He thanks Ms. Schwarz for her strong commitment and service to the IOI.

El 10 de marzo de 2025, el Sr. Bernhard Achitz asumió el cargo de Secretario General del Instituto Internacional del Ombudsman. Sucede a Gaby Schwarz en este cargo y espera continuar con el importante trabajo y los servicios que el IIO presta a sus miembros en todo el mundo. Agradece a la Sra. Schwarz su firme compromiso y servicio al IOI.

Le 10 mars 2025, M. Bernhard Achitz a pris ses fonctions de nouveau Secrétaire général de l'Institut International de l'Ombudsman. Il succède à Gaby Schwarz à ce poste important et se réjouit de poursuivre le travail et les services importants que l'IIO fournit à ses membres dans le monde entier. Il remercie Mme Schwarz pour son fort engagement et service à l'IIO.

Control Yuan (CY) members Lai Chen-Chang and Lin Yu-Jung conducted a circuit supervision and inspection in Kinmen County from January 8 to 10, 2025. In addition to receiving people’s complaints at the County Government’s office, they were briefed by county officials on local administration.

In the year 2024, the Provincial Ombudsman Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recorded a significant surge in complaints, totaling over 5,348 cases with 4,043 complaints disposal - a notable increase from the previous year. This substantial rise in complaints filed with the Ombudsman Office indicates a growing awareness among the general public about their rights and the available avenues for redress.