College of Law and Management Studies

Ombuds Day was first celebrated in 2018 and continues to be recognized annually on the second Thursday in October. The celebration of Ombuds Day transcends sector and political boundaries, highlighting the essential work ombuds do in various ways and globally. The Goals of Ombuds Day include Educating the public about the Ombuds’ role, Encouraging more effective use of ombuds programs, Connecting ombuds in their communities, and Uniting the ombuds profession. The theme for Ombuds day 2022 is “Resilience, Respect & Resolve.”

To commemorate Ombuds Day 2022, AORC’s next webinar is entitled, ‘UN Resolution on Ombudsman and Mediators, The Venice Principles and the OR Tambo Declaration on Minimum Standards for an Effective Ombudsman Institution.’

The UN resolution provides a strong endorsement of the Principles on the Protection and Promotion of the Ombudsman Institution (the Venice Principles) and establishes these principles as the new global standard for the Ombudsman for the first time. This is a crucial step to strengthening independent and autonomous Ombudsman and mediator institutions worldwide and raising awareness at the international level for the essential role these institutions play in protecting and promoting human rights. It confirms and reinforces the importance of close cooperation between the United Nations and the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI).

The webinar entitled ‘UN Resolution on Ombudsman and Mediators, The Venice Principles and the OR Tambo Declaration on Minimum Standards for an Effective Ombudsman Institution’ would discuss how these instruments are used as tools to strengthen, protect, and promote the institution of the Ombudsman.