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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

PDHJ and SEANF Host International Seminar on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights at Border Areas

PRESS RELEASE Dili, Timor-Leste — November 20, 2024 — The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice (PDHJ) of Timor-Leste, in collaboration with the Southeast Asian...

Timor-Leste Hosts 21st Annual Conference of Southeast Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum (SEANF)

PRESS RELEASE Dili, Timor-Leste – November 19, 2024 – The Southeast Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum (SEANF) concluded its 21st Annual Conference today in...

GANHRI Calls for Human Rights Integration in COP 29 Climate Negotiations

Baku, Azerbaijan, November 2024 — The Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) has issued a bold open letter urging global leaders to...

Deputy Ombudsman for Human Rights Participates in ASEAN Regional Dialogue on Environmental Rights

On November 7-8, 2024, the Deputy Ombudsman for Human Rights of Timor-Leste participated in the Regional Dialogue and Consultation: Advancing the Development of Environmental...

Timor-Leste Participates in 6th ASEAN Human Rights Dialogue: Strengthening Human Rights Cooperation Across ASEAN

Jakarta, Indonesia – 5 November 2024 – The 6th ASEAN Human Rights Dialogue was held at the ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta, bringing together representatives...

PDHJ Recognized for Commitment to Human Rights with “A” Status Recommendation by GANHRI’s Sub-Committee on Accreditation (SCA)

The Provedoria dos Direitos Humanos e Justiça (PDHJ) is celebrating a significant milestone with the recommendation from the Sub-Committee on Accreditation (SCA) of the...

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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