BackOn April 22 and 23, 2025, the Central Ceremony and the International Conference marking the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the election of the first Ombudsman of the Republic of Angola took place at the Auditorium of the Palace of Justice in Luanda, under the theme: “Ombudsman: 20 Years Serving Citizens and the Democratic Rule of Law”, as part of the celebrations of the 50th Anniversary of National Independence. The main objective was to commemorate both the 50th anniversary of Angola’s Independence and the 20th anniversary of the election of the first Ombudsman, and to reflect on the role of the Ombudsman in a democratic state through experience-sharing with national and international public and private entities.
The central event was attended by national and international figures, distinguished guests representing the National Assembly, the Executive, the Courts, Universities, religious entities, Civil Society, public officials, among others.
The welcome address was delivered by the Honorable Ombudswoman of the Republic of Angola and President of the African Ombudsman and Mediators Association (AOMA), Dr. Florbela Rocha Araújo. She highlighted the historical journey of the Ombudsman over the past 20 years, the major challenges faced, as well as the achievements and successes. She pointed out the expansion of services in 11 provinces of the country, bringing the Ombudsman institution closer to the people, significantly increasing complaint resolution rates and boosting public trust in the institution.
She also emphasized the key international responsibilities assumed by the Ombudsman, including the presidency of AOMA, positions in the governing bodies of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI), and participation in the Network of Ombudsmen and National Human Rights Commissions of the CPLP. She underlined various legal instruments signed by AOMA and reiterated the United Nations’ recommendations on the duty to incorporate National Human Rights Institutions into respective constitutions or legislation.
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Source: The Office of the Ombudsman of the Republic of Angola
