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VISION

A Timor-Leste that respects and protects human rights with a fair and effective public service

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MISSION

Education, Promotion and Cooperation, Resolution, Investigation

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VALUE

Positive Thinking, Integrity, Respectful, Tolerant, Solidarity, Ethical, Honest, Inclusive, Responsible, Teamwork, Professional, Good Governance

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OBJECTIVES

Fundamental rights and freedoms are protected and good governance is promoted

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Meet with the Ombudsman and His Deputies

Period 2023 to 2027

Virgilio da Silva Guterres

Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice

Maria M. X. C. O. Costa

Deputy Ombudsman for Human Rights

Rigoberto Monteiro

Deputy Ombudsman for Good Governance

Submit a Complaint

You can file a complaint with the PDHJ if you believe that your human rights have been violated by a decision or action, or by an official of a public authority or if you wish to report a violation of good governance.

You can file a complaint by using the following methods:

  • Complete the online form below or email us via our contact form
  • Contact our Dili Headquarters via 3331184
  • Contact our Dili Headquarters by sending a written complaint to Estrada Caicoli, Dili, Timor Leste
  • Visit one of our four regional headquarters in the following locations: Baucau, Maliana, RAEOA, Manufahi
  • Submit a written complaint and drop it in one of the designated boxes at each district center. Complaint boxes have been allocated at the District Administration headquarters in each of the 13 districts in Timor-Leste.

Complain via Online

Complaint Statistics

Updated april 2026
66
Total
42
Good Governance
24
Human Rights

News

PDHJ Highlights Independence and Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities at ETBU Workshop in Becora

Dili, 19 May 2026 – The Deputy Ombudsman for Human Rights, Maria Marilia da Costa, spoke at a workshop organized by the East Timor...

PDHJ Urges Media to Move Beyond Surface Reporting and Respect Code of Ethics

Díli, 12 May 2026 – The Provedor for Human Rights and Justice (PDHJ), Virgílio da Silva Guterres "Lamukan", has called on Timor-Leste's media to...

24 Years After Independence, Ombudsman Warns Portuguese Root “Still Not Cultivated” – Calls for Systematic Strategy in Media and Daily Use

Dili, 13 May 2026 – The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice of Timor-Leste, Virgílio da Silva Guterres, participated as the keynote speaker in...

Human Rights Training for F-FDTL Naval Component in Hera Concludes Successfully

Hera, 8 May 2026 – The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice, in cooperation with the FALINTIL-Força de Defesa de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL) Naval Component...

Timor-Leste Participates in ASEAN Regional Forum on Human Rights Cities in Bangkok

Dili, 07 May 2026 – The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice (PDHJ) of Timor-Leste, represented by Executive Secretary Ambrosio Graciano Soares, participated in...

PDHJ Participates in Regional Workshop on Environmental Rights in ASEAN

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 29-30 April 2026 - The Provedoria dos Direitos Humanos e Justiça (PDHJ) of Timor-Leste participated in a regional workshop in Kuala...

PDHJ Video Channel

PDHJ Gallery

On August 14, the Provedor de Direitos Humanos e Justiça (PDHJ) launched its latest survey report, "Public Perceptions on PDHJ

On August 14, the Provedor de Direitos Humanos e Justiça (PDHJ) launched its latest survey report, "Public Perceptions on PDHJ

On August 14, the Provedor de Direitos Humanos e Justiça (PDHJ) launched its latest survey report, "Public Perceptions on PDHJ

On August 14, the Provedor de Direitos Humanos e Justiça (PDHJ) launched its latest survey report, "Public Perceptions on PDHJ

On August 14, the Provedor de Direitos Humanos e Justiça (PDHJ) launched its latest survey report, "Public Perceptions on PDHJ

On August 14, the Provedor de Direitos Humanos e Justiça (PDHJ) launched its latest survey report, "Public Perceptions on PDHJ

The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice, Virgílio da Silva Guterres 'Lamukan,' was delighted to recently meet with the Head of HATUTAN

The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice, Virgílio da Silva Guterres 'Lamukan,' was delighted to recently meet with the Head of HATUTAN

PDHJ Duties and Activities

Human Rights Treaty

The objective of this instrument is to expand access to documents related to international human rights treaties that Timor-Leste has ratified. The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste enshrines fundamental freedoms of a universal character. For these standards to be meaningful for the promotion and protection of human rights in the country, it is important that people have knowledge of their meaning and content. International Human Rights Law

Publication

Browse to find our library for reports, statistical data and other publications.

Contact Us

Address

Rua Caicoli, Dili, Timor-Leste

Telp

+670 333 1071

Email

info@pdhj.tl

National Partner

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International Partner

Irish Aid
New Zealand Aid
Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Raoul Wallenberg Institution
Swedish International Development Agency
United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
International Coordinating Committee for NHRIs
Asian Ombudsman Association
Asia-Pacific Forum of NHRIs
South East Asian National Human Rights Institutions Forum

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