On International Human Rights Day, it is important to recognise the critical connection between democracy, human rights and the rule of law- three pillars that, when combined, have the power to improve the lives of all. This recognition is even more profound for Seychellois as we...
On Friday 23rd August 2024, the Ombudsman, Mr. George Robert, welcomed the Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy, Mr. Adham Loutfi, to the Office of the Ombudsman. This meeting marked their first interaction in Mr. Robert's capacity as Ombudsman, although they had met previously in...
On August 22, 2024, the National Integrity Coalition (NIC) hosted an engaging workshop titled Mechanics of the Constitution' at the Results Room, Electoral Commission’s Office, Mont-Fleuri. The event aimed to deepen understanding and application of the 1993 Constitution of Seychelles among independent state institutions and...
The new Ombudsman of Seychelles, Mr George Emmanuel Robert, was sworn in on Thursday, 16 May 2024, in a ceremony at State House. Mr Robert has a Bachelor of Business (Business Economics) from the University of New England, Australia (2009), a Bachelor of Laws and a Graduate...
Violence and harassment of women is well known to us in Seychelles. It takes all forms, from unacceptable words and gestures to harmful practices and behaviour that cause physical, psychological, sexual and economic harm to its victims. It thrives in the secrecy and intimacy of...
The Ombudsman of Seychelles had the honour of attending the Seminar on the Role of the Ombudsman/Mediator in Crisis Management, jointly organized by the Mediator of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the AOMF in Luxembourg at the end of October 2023. Keynote speaker, Advocate Paulette...
For the second year running the Office of the Ombudsman of Seychelles joins fellow ombudsman and mediator institutions across the globe to dedicate this second Thursday of October to reflection on our unique watchdog function. This year’s theme invites us to reflect on the diverse role...
On Friday 8th September 2023 our Legal investigation officer paid a courtesy call on the Ombudsman. Annual reports were exchanged. Ombudsman office of Mauritius made a presentation explaining how their office works and raised issues and concerns regarding their laws. Discussions were held on ways to improve...
OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSPERSON FOR CHILDREN REPUBLIC OF MAURITIUS (in collaboration with the International Ombudsman Institute) 2-day workshop on “The role...
This twentieth anniversary of the United Nations Public Service Day as we celebrate thirty years of our Third Republic gives us another opportunity to "celebrate the value and virtue of public service to the community". In our country, public services are delivered to citizens and non-citizens...