The Public Protector of South Africa, Adv. Kholeka Gcaleka, is the new Second Vice-President of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI). In an electronic ballot, carried out by the IOI General Secretariat recently, the candidacy of Adv. Gcaleka received the clear and solid support from IOI members.

The Office of the Ombudsman Punjab proudly announces its International Internship Programme 2026, a one-week immersive learning opportunity for young professionals across IOI member countries. This programme offers unique exposure to Ombudsman operations in Punjab Pakistan, from case registration and complaint hearings to mediation, resolution, and implementation.

On 25 and 26 November 2025, the Austrian Ombudsman Board took part in the UPR pre-session in Geneva. Among other things, it called for improvements for unaccompanied minor refugees (UMF) and criticised staff and budget shortages in the execution of sentences and measures.