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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

August 2024

6
Complaints Intake
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Preliminary Assessment
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Inquiry Steps
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Follow up

Our News

Celebrating Excellence: Constantine’s second Winning Essay on Corruption

Dili, 30 January 2025-The Provedoria dos Direittos Humanos e Justiça (PDHJ), in partnership with USAID/Timor-Leste’s Accountability and Integrity Mechanism (AIM) program, is pleased to...

Ombudsman Meets Swiss Ambassador to Enhance Human Rights Collaboration

Dili, 29 January 2025 – The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice, Virgílio da Silva Guterres Lamukan, met today with the Ambassador of Switzerland...

Celebrating Excellence: Judelio’s Winning Essay on Good Governance and Anti-Corruption

Dili, 28 January 2024 - The Provedoria dos Direitos Humanos e Justiça (PDHJ), in partnership with USAID/Timor-Leste's Accountability and Integrity Mechanism (AIM) program, is...

Two Years of Diligente: Ombudsman Emphasizes Its Essential Role in Promoting Portuguese, Human Rights, and Independent Journalism

On January 25, 2025, the Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice of Timor-Leste, Virgilio Guterres, delivered an impactful address at the celebration of the...

Empowering Voices for Inclusion: PDHJ Advocates for Disability Rights in Timor-Leste

Dili, 23 January 2025 - The Deputy Ombudsman for Human Rights, Maria Marilia da Costa, delivered an insightful presentation during the training organized by...

Fostering Integrity and Accountability: PDHJ and USAID Timor-Leste/AIM Launch Fellows Induction Week

Dili, 21 January 2025 –– The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice, Virgílio da Silva Guterres ‘Lamukan’, officially opened the Fellow Induction Week for...

PDHJ ACTIVITIES VIDEO

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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