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14 Aug Joint Opinion on the Conclusion of the Review of the Political Parties (Registration and Regulation) (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (Member’s Bill no. 2 of 2025)

Posted at 07:51h in Opinions

The Ombudsman and the Seychelles Human Rights Commission issued and submitted its Joint Opinion on the Conclusion of the Review of the Political Parties (Registration and Regulation) (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (Member's Bill no. 2 of 2025) (the Bill) to the President and the National Assembly...

10 Dec International Human Rights Day Message

Posted at 11:58h in Human Rights, Message

On International Human Rights Day, it is important to recognise the critical connection between democracy, human rights and the rule of law- three pillars that, when combined, have the power to improve the lives of all. This recognition is even more profound for Seychellois as we...

05 Sep Courtesy call – Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy, Mr. Adham Loutfi – TD

Posted at 10:27h in News

On Friday 23rd August 2024, the Ombudsman, Mr. George Robert, welcomed the Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy, Mr. Adham Loutfi, to the Office of the Ombudsman. This meeting marked their first interaction in Mr. Robert's capacity as Ombudsman, although they had met previously in...

04 Sep Mechanics of the Constitution’ Workshop

Posted at 10:02h in Constitution Day, News

On August 22, 2024, the National Integrity Coalition (NIC) hosted an engaging workshop titled Mechanics of the Constitution' at the Results Room, Electoral Commission’s Office, Mont-Fleuri. The event aimed to deepen understanding and application of the 1993 Constitution of Seychelles among independent state institutions and...

16 May The new Seychelles Ombudsman (GR)

Posted at 17:04h in News

The new Ombudsman of Seychelles, Mr George Emmanuel Robert, was sworn in on Thursday, 16 May 2024, in a ceremony at State House. Mr Robert has a Bachelor of Business (Business Economics) from the University of New England, Australia (2009), a Bachelor of Laws and a Graduate...

23 Nov Ombudsman’s Message for the occasion of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign 2023

Posted at 14:18h in Message, News

Violence and harassment of women is well known to us in Seychelles. It takes all forms, from unacceptable words and gestures to harmful practices and behaviour that cause physical, psychological, sexual and economic harm to its victims. It thrives in the secrecy and intimacy of...

31 Oct AOMF Seminar on the Role of the Ombudsman/Mediator in Crisis Management – Program Update and Special Occasion

Posted at 10:01h in Exchanges, News

The Ombudsman of Seychelles had the honour of attending the Seminar on the Role of the Ombudsman/Mediator in Crisis Management, jointly organized by the Mediator of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the AOMF in Luxembourg at the end of October 2023. Keynote speaker, Advocate Paulette...

13 Oct “Ombudsman: Diverse in Role. United in Service.”

Posted at 08:16h in Message

For the second year running the Office of the Ombudsman of Seychelles joins fellow ombudsman and mediator institutions across the globe to dedicate this second Thursday of October to reflection on our unique watchdog function. This year’s theme invites us to reflect on the diverse role...

08 Sep Courtesy call on the Ombudsman of Mauritius Mr. Ganoo

Posted at 18:03h in Exchanges, News

On Friday 8th September 2023 our Legal investigation officer paid a courtesy call on the Ombudsman. Annual reports were exchanged. Ombudsman office of Mauritius made a presentation explaining how their office works and raised issues and concerns regarding their laws. Discussions were held on ways to improve...

05 Sep 2-day workshop on “The role of Ombudsman and Mediators in monitoring the situation of children in conflict with the law and deprived of their liberty”

Posted at 14:59h in Press Release

OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSPERSON FOR CHILDREN REPUBLIC OF MAURITIUS (in collaboration with the International Ombudsman Institute) 2-day workshop on “The role...

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