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AORC Webinar on handling gender-based violence and discrimination complaints
The African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC), a research and training arm of the African Ombudsman and Mediators Association (AOMA), in collaboration with the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) cordially invite you to a webinar on
Title: Handling Gender-Based Violence and Discrimination Complaints
Date and time: Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 10-11.30 South Africa Time (GMT+2)
Languages: Simultaneous interpretation will be available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic and Portuguese.
This webinar will explore how Ombudsman institutions can investigate sensitive GBV and discrimination complaints effectively, fairly and without causing further harm, with a strong focus on rights-based, trauma-informed and survivor-centred approaches.
Moderated by Adv. Ingrid Husselmann, Chief of the Office of the Ombudsman of Namibia, the following speakers will speak on the listed subtopics:
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Justice Florence Mumba, Former Ombudsman of Zambia -
Understanding Gender Rights: The Legal and Policy Framework for Ombudsman Work on Gender-Based Violence and Discrimination
- Ms. Irine Chikhladze, Deputy Ombudsman of Georgia - Investigating Gender-Based Violence and Discrimination Complaints: Ombudsman Methodologies and Best Practices
- Ms. Verónica Manquel, Argentina’s National Prison Ombudsman’s Office - Trauma-informed and Survivor-Centred Approaches: Lessons from Argentina on Investigating Gender-based Violence in Places of Detention
Kindly consult the invitation in the download section below for further information on the event incl. the speakers' bios.
Kindly click here to register for the event.
Source: African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC)
