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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

Ombudsman Joins Inaugural Meeting of Timorese Reconciliation Process Working Group

Dili, 12 February 2025 – The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice, Virgílio da Silva Guterres ‘Lamukan,’ participated in a meeting on the establishment...

🚨 Ombudsman Welcomes Technical Team to Strengthen Human Rights in the National Complaints Service Plan!🚨

On February 7, 2025, the Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice, Virgílio da Silva Guterres ‘Lamukan’, welcomed Dr. Ana Isabel Soares, representing the technical...

📢 PDHJ Joins UNDP & WFP Consultation on Future Programmes for Timor-Leste

Díli, 7 February 2025 -The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice (PDHJ), represented by the Chief of Cabinet, Aureo José António Sávio is honoured...

Ombudsman Virgílio Calls for Stronger Collaboration to Protect Vulnerable Children

Díli, 6 February  2025 –The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice, Virgílio da Silva Guterres ‘Lamukan,’ participated in the startup workshop titled “Free to...

PDHJ Participates in Technical Working Group Meeting on ASEAN Accession Progress

Dili, 31 January 2025– Deputy Ombudsman for Good Governance, Rigoberto Monteiro, participated in a technical working group meeting focused on Timor-Leste’s accession to ASEAN....

Ombudsman Discuss PDHJ’s Challenges and Reforms with the Minister of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers

Díli, February 3, 2025 – The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice, Virgílio da Silva Guterres ‘Lamukan,’ along with the Deputy Ombudsman for Good...

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

Search our library of reports and data.

Contact Us

Address

Rua Caicoli, Dili, Timor-Leste

Phone

+670 333 1071

Email

info@pdhj.tl

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