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VISION

The Ombudsman’s vision is to protect human rights, strengthen integrity and promote good governance in Timor-Leste.

MISSION

Education, Promotion and Cooperation, Resolution, Investigation and Monitoring.

values

Ombudsman’s core values reflect the standards to which it aspires in its services to the public and stakeholders.

Objectives

The Ombudsman has a strengthened capacity and independence to guarantee a good implementation of its mandate

Meet the Ombudsman and Deputies

From 2023 to 2027

Virgilio da Silva Guterres

Ombudsman, Human Rights and Justice

Rigoberto Monteiro

Deputy Provedor for Good-Governance Affairs

Maria M. X. C. O. Costa

Deputy Provedor for Human Rights Affairs

Lodge a Complaint

You can complain to the PDHJ if you believe you have had your human rights infringed by a decision of, or staff member from, government or a state authority.

You can make a complaint using the following methods:

  • Complete the online form below or email us via our contact form
  • Call our Dili office on 3331184
  • Visit our Dili office at Estrada Caicoli, Dili, Timor Leste
  • Visit one of our four regional offices at the following locations: Baucau, Maliana, RAEOA, Manufahi
  • Submit a written complaint in one of the designated boxes in every district centre. Complaint boxes are located in the District Administration office in each of Timor-Leste’s 13 districts.

Complaints Statistics

Number of Cases Registered during last 5 years

Updated by May 2024

1234
Complaints Intake
567
Preliminary Assessment
600
Inquiry Steps
67
Follow up

Our News

Deputy Ombudsman for Human Rights Participates in International Conference on Gender Inclusion in NHRIs

Kathmandu, Nepal – September 5, 2024 — The Deputy Ombudsman for Human Rights, Maria Marilia da Costa, participated in the International Conference on Gender...

Deputy Ombudsman Stresses Importance of Digital Rights at Recent Training Session

Dili, August 29, 2024 — The second stage of the training program on "Communication in the Age of Social Media and Tech Platforms," organized...

Ombudsman Guterres Highlights Challenges and Commitments in Addressing the Issue of Stolen Children

On August 28, 2024, Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice, Virgílio da Silva Guterres ‘Lamukan,’ was a featured speaker at the seminar titled “Constant...

Examining Timor-Leste’s Economic and Social Progress: Ombudsman Guterres’ Reflections on 25 Years of Independence

On August 27, 2024, the Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice, Virgílio da Silva Guterres 'Lamukan,' spoke at a national seminar organized by the...

Ombudsman Appeals for National Unity and Land Rights at Oé-Cusse Regional Seminar

On August 24, 2024, the Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice, Virgílio da Silva Guterres, ‘Lamukan,’ addressed a regional seminar in Oé-Cusse titled “Listening to Oecusse People’s Voice...

Ombudsman Virgílio Guterres ‘Leads Session for Village Chiefs in Manatuto on Human Rights and Good Governance

Manatuto, 23 August 2024 - The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice, Virgílio da Silva Guterres ‘Lamukan’, led a dissemination session for the village...

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UN HUMAN RIGHTS TREATIES

With this tool, PDHJ hopes to provide a small, but important, contribution for the promotion and protection of human rights in Timor-Leste.

publications

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Contact Us

Address

Rua Caicoli, Dili, Timor-Leste

Phone

+670 333 1071

Email

info@pdhj.tl

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