108th E-News Letter of Asian Ombudsman Association August 2026
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PAKISTAN FEDERAL OMBUDSMAN MEETS AMBASSADOR OF AZERBAIJAN, DISCUSSES MATTERS RELATING TO AOA.The Wafaqi Mohtasib (Federal Ombudsman), Mr. Naveed Kamran Baloch met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan, H.E. Mr. Irfan Davudov and exchanged views with him on matters of mutual interest with particular reference to the Asian Ombudsman Association (AOA). The two sides expressed their willingness to further intensify cooperation in this regard. |
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HONG KONG OMBUDSMAN ACADEMY HOLDS THEMATIC TALK FOR LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.The Hong Kong International Ombudsman Academy (HKIOA) under the Office of the Ombudsman held a thematic talk titled “From Supervision to Good Governance – Interplay between Policy Deliberation and Supervision”, at the Legislative Council (LegCo) Complex. The talk focused on exploring ways and means to improve governance. The talk marked the HKIOA’s first engagement activity organised for LegCo Members’ offices and their assistants. The response was enthusiastic, with nearly 100 assistants and representatives in attendance. |
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MACAO COMMISSIONER AO FOR SHARING OF EXPERIENCES TO CHECK CORRUPTION AND MALPRACTICES.The Commissioner Against Corruption, Ao Ieong Seong, led a CCAC delegation to Chengdu, the provincial capital of Sichuan Province and Chongqing municipality and held meetings with the officials from discipline inspection and supervision organs of the two sides for achieving the mutually shared goals and objectives. |
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PAKISTAN OMBUDSMAN TEAM FOR QUALITATIVE IMPROVEMENT IN AIRPORT SERVICES, PROMPT REDRESSAL OF PASSENGERS’ COMPLAINTS.Taking strong exception to persistent complaints of poor quality of services, mismanagement, negligence and maladministration at the Islamabad International Airport, an Inspection Team from the office of the Federal Ombudsman visited the airport and instructed the Airport Authorities to put their act together and take immediate steps for bringing about qualitative improvement in all areas. |
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HONG KONG OMBUDSMAN LEADS DELEGATION ON OFFICIAL VISIT TO SHANGHAI MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.The Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, led a delegation from the Office of the Ombudsman visited Shanghai and attend a specialised national studies programme. The four-day programme, participated in by 15 staff members of the Office, combined thematic lectures with site visits to offer deeper insights into the country’s major policies and development strategies. |
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PAKISTAN OMBUDSMAN INTERVENES TO RESTORE SANDAL EXPRESS BETWEEN SARGODHA-MULTAN.The Pakistan Railways has restored Sandal Express running between Sargodha and Multan with immediate effect, owing to the intervention by Wafaqi Mohtasib (Federal Ombudsman), Mr. Naveed Kamran Baloch. The decision is likely to benefit very large number of people in both the cities as well as the adjoining areas and districts. |
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OMBUDSMAN PUNJAB (PAKISTAN) INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2026: BATCH V.The Office of the Ombudsman Punjab hosted the fifth batch of the International Internship Programme 2026 from 7–11 September 2026. It welcomed a delegation from the Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The delegation comprised Mr. Sabuhi Abbasov, Head of the Ombudsman’s Western Regional Center, and Mr. Elvin Hajiyev, Senior Adviser of the Department on Protection of the Right to Access to Information. |
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KOREA DELAYED CIVIL PETITIONS TO BE ADDRESSED THROUGH THE “CITIZEN’S ACTIVE ADMINISTRATION APPLICATION” SYSTEM.The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC, Chairperson Jung Il-yeon) drew agreement on complex civil petitions that were filed through its “Citizen’s Active Administration Application”, which had been stalled due to the involvement of multiple administrative agencies. |
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MACAO CCAC LAUNCHES PILOT DUAL-TRACK TRAINING PROGRAMME ON CORRUPTION PREVENTION.The CCAC has launched the “Developing a Career with Integrity” – Pilot Dual-Track Training Programme on Corruption Prevention in the Private Sector, with a view to gradually raise the awareness of integrity and law-abidingness among the personnel of private companies through the dual-track training programme. |
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TURKIYE FORUM FOR EXCHANGE OF EXPERIENCES OF OMBUDSMEN FROM BALKAN REGION AND NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES HELD.Hosted by the Ombudsman Institution of the Republic of Türkiye, in cooperation with the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), the Forum for the Exchange of Experiences of Ombudsmen from the Balkan Region and Neighboring Countries was held in Istanbul on 3–4 September 2026, which brought together Ombudspersons, senior representatives and human rights experts from 14 countries. It discussed ways and means of enhancing cooperation. |
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KOREA ‘KOREA-UNDP INTERNATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION FORUM’ CHARTS FUTURE GLOBAL ANTI-CORRUPTION STRATEGIES.The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (Chairperson Jung Il-yeon, hereafter “ACRC”) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Seoul Policy Centre (Director Anne Juepner) jointly held the “Korea-UNDP International Anti-Corruption Forum” over two days. |
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OMBUDSMAN PUNJAB (PAKISTAN) STRENGTHENING INFORMATION SECURITY, CYBER SECURITY AND PRIVACY PROTECTION.The Office of the Ombudsman Punjab achieved a significant institutional milestone by attaining ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification from SGS United Kingdom Limited and United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) through Certification No. PK26/00000111, strengthening its framework for information security, data/information protection, and cyber security. |
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KOREA PROTECTING THE RIGHTS AND INTERESTS OF VULNERABLE GROUPS.The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC, Chairperson Jung Il-yeon) held “Group Training to Strengthen Capacity on Grievance Petition Handling for the Protection of Vulnerable Groups’ Rights and Interests” at the Daejeon Youth WeCan Center. The training was organized to protect vulnerable groups who, despite the continued expansion of the welfare system, have limited access to information and facing difficulties in expressing their need for support. |
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AZERBAIJAN THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONER OF AZERBAIJAN, SABINA ALIYEVA, PARTICIPATED AT THE “BRAVE 2026” SECOND BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS FORUM.During a panel session titled “Forced Labor in the Green and Digital Transitions: New Risks, New Responsibilities,” Ombudsman Sabina Aliyeva emphasized that NHRIs, can make significant contributions to preventing and identifying early risks associated with forced labor. |
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TURKIYE CHIEF OMBUDSMAN OF TÜRKIYE AND PRESIDENT OF OICOA PARTICIPATED IN 13TH BOARD MEETING OF THE OIC OMBUDSMAN ASSOCIATION.The Chief Ombudsman of Türkiye and President of the OIC Ombudsman Association (OICOA), Mr. Mehmet Akarca, participated in the Association’s 13th Board of Directors Meeting, held online on 14 September 2026. During the meeting, he exchanged views with fellow Board members on the Association’s ongoing activities and future agenda. The participants expressed their resolve to intensify efforts for realising the goals and objectives of the Association. |
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TIMOR LESTE DISSEMINATION SESSION FOR STUDENTS HELD ABOUT STATE INSTITUTIONS.The Territorial Delegation of the Provedor for Human Rights and Justice (PDHJ) in the Special Administrative Region of Oé-Cusse (RAEOA), led by Director Bartolomeu Gonçalves, conducted a dissemination session for students at Escola Técnico Vocacional Lifau, in Pante Macassar Administrative Post, on 3 September 2026. The session focused on the role and mandate of the PDHJ, fundamental principles of human rights, human trafficking, and the procedures for submitting complaints to the PDHJ. |
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KYRGYZ REPUBLIC THE FIRST MEETING OF THE PUBLIC COUNCIL WAS HELD AT THE INSTITUTE OF THE AKYIKATCHY OF THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC.The first meeting of the Public Council was held at the Institute of the Akyikatchy (Ombudsman) of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the meeting, the members of the Council discussed the priority areas of its further activities, as well as current issues in the field of protection and ensuring human rights and freedoms. |
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AZERBAIJAN OMBUDSMAN OF AZERBAIJAN SABINA ALIYEVA RECEIVED DELEGATION FROM THE TURKISH ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION.The Ombudsman of Azerbaijan, Sabina Aliyeva, received a delegation from the Turkish Association of Women in Legal Profession, at the invitation of the Bar Association of Azerbaijan. The delegation was led by Zübeyde Aksay, President of the said Association, Vice-President of the International Federation of Women in the Legal Career, lawyer, and mediator. The Ombudsman stated that the protection of women’s and children’s rights, the promotion of gender equality, and the prevention of discrimination as the Institution’s priority areas. |