Ave Caicoli, Dili, Timor-Leste

info@pdhj.tl

  • tp
  • en

United States and Timor-Leste Partner Launch Key Anti-Corruption Initiatives

Press Release                                                                          For Immediate Release

United States and Timor-Leste Partner Launch Key Anti-Corruption Initiatives

Dili, July 22, 2024 — Today, the Embassy of the United States of America, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Timor-Leste Office of the Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice (PDHJ) signed a formal Statement of Cooperation outlining joint efforts to enhance governance and strengthen PDHJ’s capacity to fulfill its constitutional mandate.

The Statement sets forth the basis of cooperation between the PDHJ and USAID to strengthen the accountability mandate of the institution and improve its capacity to mitigate corruption. It includes support for PDHJ’s strategic plan, development of research capacity to monitor corruption, implementation of civic education and anti-corruption programs, and enhancement of PDHJ’s ability to respond to citizen complaints.

“Today’s signing underscores the importance of partnerships in the fight against corruption. We value our collaboration with PDHJ and are committed to supporting the people of Timor-Leste,” said USAID Mission Director Robert Barton.

“The Office of PDHJ, celebrating this year its 20th anniversary, is well-positioned to serve as one of the pillars of the country’s young democracy, a vanguard for human rights and a catalyst for good governance and reduced corruption,” said Ombudsman, Virgilio Guterres.  “The signing of this Statement of Cooperation today will provide a strong foundation for a concerted effort with our partner USAID. It positions the PDHJ as an institution of stature, importance, and influence to promote greater transparency and accountability, drive people-centered public policies and programs, and empower the community to demand good governance from its officials.  We thank the U.S. Government for its support through the USAID-funded Accountability and Integrity Mechanism Activity.”

The assistance will be coordinated by USAID/Timor-Leste’s Accountability and Integrity Mechanism (AIM) activity.  AIM, a nearly $7.9 million program launched in April, marks a pivotal step in USAID’s governance support in Timor-Leste, as it seeks to strengthen the government’s accountability ecosystem and advance anti-corruption efforts. The PDHJ is one of the key stakeholders in this work.

This post is also available in: Tetun

Notisia seluk

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...

Deputy Ombudsman Encourages Community Leaders in Baguia to Prioritize Human Rights and Good Governance

Baguia, 22 October 2024 – Deputy Ombudsman for Human Rights, Maria Marilia da Costa, called on community leaders in the Baguia Administrative Post of...

PDHJ Presents 2025 Budget Proposal and 2024 Budget Execution to Commission A of the National Parliament

Dili, 24 October 2024 – Deputy Ombudsman for Good Governance, Rigoberto Monteiro, along with Deputy Ombudsman for Human Rights, Maria Marilia da Costa, and...
Skip to content