AORC | Webinar on Protecting Whistleblowers: Safeguarding Integrity and Preventing Retaliation

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: Protecting Whistleblowers:

Safeguarding Integrity and Preventing Retaliation

Date and time: Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 10am South Africa Time (GMT+2)

Languages: Simultaneous interpretation will be available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic and Portuguese.

As part of AORC's 2026 capacity-building programme, this timely webinar will explore the critical role of whistleblower protection in strengthening accountability, transparency, integrity, and good governance.

This webinar will provide practical insights into how Ombudsman institutions can strengthen whistleblower protection frameworks and contribute to safer, more accountable governance systems.

Moderated by Hon. Emmanuel Sahr Tondoneh Esq., the following speakers will speak on the listed subtopics:

• Mr. Christian Friess, Office of the Ombudsman of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg - International Standards an and Best Practices in Protecting Whistleblowers
• Mr. Tom Millett, Deputy Ombudsman, NSW Ombudsman, Australia - Safeguarding Whistleblowers: Approaches, Mechanisms and Outcomes
• Mr. Klaas Vansteenkiste, Forensic Auditor, Federal Ombudsman of Belgium - Investigating Safely: Protecting Identity and Preventing Retaliation

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)