Dr Simona Drenik Bavdek, the Human Rights Ombudswoman of the Republic of Slovenia, has submitted her views on the proposed amendment to the Personal Assistance Act to the Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities. While welcoming certain improvements aimed at greater legal certainty, she also points out key shortcomings that may limit the rights of persons with disabilities.

“The right of people with disabilities to vote must be a genuine one, whereas at present it is more of a formality—if not merely a facade.” With these words, Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva opened the forum “Accessible Electoral Environment: Information and Technology Solutions for Voters with Visual and Hearing Impairments,” organised by the Ombudsman Institution.

The second and concluding session of the Ambassador Program for students from the IBA University Karachi was held on 13 April 2026 at the Provincial Ombudsman Secretariat, followed by a certificate distribution ceremony.

On 1 April 2026, the second Ombudsman of the Kingdom of Lesotho and former IOI Board member, Adv. Sekara Mafisa KC passed away. Kindly click here to read the condolence message from the current Ombudsman, Adv Tlotliso Polaki.

The Commonwealth Ombudsman, in his capacity as the Private Health Insurance Ombudsman, has released a report comparing how Australian private health insurers performed in the 2024-2025 financial year.

Kelly Burke devient la huitième commissaire aux langues officielles du Canada le 30 mars 2026. Reconnue pour sa vision stratégique, son sens du dialogue et son engagement envers un Canada véritablement bilingue, Mme Burke aborde son mandat avec la volonté de moderniser le régime linguistique, de renforcer la confiance du public et de faire des langues officielles un levier d’unité, d’équité et de vitalité pour toutes les générations.

Kelly Burke took office as Canada’s eighth Commissioner of Official Languages on March 30, 2026. Recognized for her strategic vision, her ability to engage in dialogue and her commitment to a truly bilingual Canada, Ms. Burke is approaching her new role with a focus on modernizing the language policy framework, strengthening public trust and making official languages a catalyst for unity, equity and vitality for all generations.

Barbara Finlay assume le rôle d’Ombudsman de l’Ontario (par intérim), à compter le 1 avril 2026, en attendant que l’Assemblée législative nomme un(e) Ombudsman permanent(e). Elle succède à Paul Dubé, dont le second mandat de cinq ans s’est terminé la veille.

Barbara Finlay has assumed the role of Ombudsman of Ontario (Acting), effective 1 April 2026, pending the Legislative Assembly’s appointment of a permanent Ombudsman. She takes over from Paul Dubé, who completed his second five-year term the previous day.

In 2025, the Flemish Ombudsman Service received 10,158 questions and complaints, with a remarkable increase in the number of second‑line complaints. A growing cohort of citizens ends up at the Flemish Ombuds Service when procedures are too complex, when they struggle with digital public service desks, or when communication from governmental actors is unclear. According to Flemish Ombudsman, Myriam Parys, these signals show that there is still room for improvement for the Flemish Government when it comes to becoming more accessible, transparent, and responsive. That is why she is advocating more than ever for a government that is tailored to the needs of the people.