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PDHJ Participates in SEANF Technical Working Group Meeting in Jakarta

PDHJ Timor-Leste - April 24, 20250

Jakarta, Indonesia, 23–24 April 2025 - The Provedoria dos Direitos Humanos e Justiça (PDHJ) of Timor-Leste joined representatives from across Southeast Asia for the...

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Deputy Ombudsman Highlights Role of Good Governance in Delivering Quality Public Services

PDHJ Timor-Leste - April 15, 20250

Dili, 14 April 2025 – The Deputy Ombudsman for Good Governance, Rigoberto Monteiro, delivered a presentation at the regular meeting of inspectors and auditors...

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AICHR Convenes Special Meeting 1/2025 in Malaysia with Timor-Leste Participating as Observer

PDHJ Timor-Leste - April 15, 20250

Penang, Malaysia, April 8–10, 2025 - The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) convened its Special Meeting 1/2025 in Penang, Malaysia, from April...

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Ombudsman Highlights Importance of Inclusive Development at Human Rights Seminar in Ainaro

PDHJ Timor-Leste - April 11, 20250

Dili, 11 April 2025 – The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice, Virgílio da Silva Guterres 'Lamukan', delivered a keynote speech at the Municipal...

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Ombudsman Launches Human Rights Training for 25 Maritime Police Officers

PDHJ Timor-Leste - April 7, 20250

Dili, April 7, 2025 – The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice, Virgílio da Silva Guterres ‘Lamukan’, officially opened a five-day training on Human...

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Ombudsman Calls for Constitutional “Checklist” to Measure State’s Social Justice Progress

PDHJ Timor-Leste - April 5, 20250

Dili, April 5, 2025 – The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice, Virgílio da Silva Guterres ‘Lamukan’, participated as a speaker at a seminar...

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Ombudsman Facilitates Launch of Research Report on LGBTIQ Welfare in Timor-Leste

PDHJ Timor-Leste - April 4, 20250

Dili, 4 April 2025 – The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice, Virgílio da Silva Guterres ‘Lamukan’, facilitated the official launch of a landmark...

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Deputy Ombudsman Concludes Human Rights Training for F-FDTL Naval Component

PDHJ Timor-Leste - March 28, 20250

Hera, March 28, 2025 – Deputy Ombudsman for Good Governance, Rigoberto Monteiro, officially closed a week-long human rights training for 25 trainees from the...

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PDHJ Advocates for LGBTIQ+ and Disability Rights in Timor-Leste

PDHJ Timor-Leste - March 25, 20250

Dili, 25 March 2025 – The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice of Timor-Leste, Virgílio da Silva Guterres ‘Lamukan’, participated as a panelist in...

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Deputy Ombudsman Calls for Academic Freedom and Human Rights in Universities

PDHJ Timor-Leste - March 25, 20250

Dili, 25 March 2025 – Deputy Ombudsman for Good Governance, Rigoberto Monteiro, had the privilege of addressing new students of the Faculty of Law,...

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