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João Lázaro and Tiago Fidalgo de Freitas take up office as Deputy Ombudsmen
João Lázaro and Tiago Fidalgo de Freitas took up office on 7 September as Deputy Ombudsmen. The ceremony, presided over by the Ombudsperson, Luísa Neto, was held at the Library of the Ombudsman’s Office and also marked the end of the terms of office of Estrela Chaby and Ravi Afonso Pereira, publically acknowledging them with due recognition by the institution…
2026-09-07
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Erasmus Campus | Ombudsperson reflects on inclusion and participation in a democratic State
On August 28, in Marvão, Ombudsperson Luísa Neto participated in Erasmus Campus 2026—The Inclusion and Diversity Bootcamp, which brought together about 30 young people, aged 16 to 26, from different parts of the country. “How can we include everyone in the democratic state?” was the theme of the Ombudsperson’s presentation, in which she invited participants to reflect on the meaning…
2026-08-31
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Ombudsperson Received by the President of the Republic
The Ombudsperson, Luísa Neto, was received today in an audience with the President of the Republic. During the meeting, the priorities set for her term were presented and discussed, and various issues of particular relevance to the Ombudsman’s work were also addressed. The Ombudsman is the National Human Rights Institution and is also a member of the Council of State,…
2026-08-25
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Reconstruction and Evacuations | Ombudsman Examines Public Response to Storm Kristin and the 2025 Wildfires
On World Humanitarian Day, as recognized by the United Nations, the Ombudsman is publishing two thematic reports addressing key aspects of the response by public authorities to Storm Kristin and the rural wildfires of 2025, putting forward recommendations to strengthen the State’s preparedness, institutional coordination, and protection of fundamental rights in disaster situations. Entitled «Storm Kristin: Assessment of Housing Reconstruction…
2026-08-19
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Statement | National Secondary School Exams and Admission to Higher Education
Following the previous press release, concerning the steps taken with the Office of the Minister for Education, Science and Innovation to obtain an update on the procedure for publishing the national examination results, and to identify the measures envisaged to mitigate the risks involved, particularly in relation to the start of the second examination phase, the Ombudsman has since been…
2026-07-31
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Public Transport | Ombudsman publishes report on accessibility for people with disabilities or reduced mobility
The right of people with disabilities or reduced mobility to access public transport independently, safely and with dignity is an essential dimension of inclusion and is widely enshrined in law. Despite this, numerous obstacles continue to prevent this right from being effectively exercised. Many passengers have to plan every journey in great detail, without any guarantee that they will be…
2026-07-30
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Ombudsman Marks 50th Anniversary with Award for Higher Education Students
As part of its 50th-anniversary celebrations, the Portuguese Ombudsman is launching the «50 Years of the Ombudsman Award», open to undergraduate and graduate students in all fields of study who are enrolled in higher education institutions in Portugal. The initiative aims to raise students’ awareness of fundamental rights and encourage reflection and the production of new studies on the institution,…
2026-07-27
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Luísa Neto took office as Ombudsperson
Luísa Neto’s inauguration as Ombudsperson took place on 15 July, following her election by the Portuguese Parliament on 3 July. In that second ballot, she received 159 votes in favour, out of a total of 218 MPs voting, exceeding the qualified majority required for election. There were also 29 blank votes and 30 invalid votes. Born in Lisbon in 1971,…
2026-07-15
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Ombudsman’s Office brings together current and former staff members to mark the 50th anniversary of opening to the public
As part of its 50th-anniversary celebrations, the Ombudsman’s Office organised a gathering on 25 June for current and former staff members, marking five decades of service in defending citizens’ rights, freedoms and guarantees. The event brought together figures who have shaped the institution’s history, such as the first Deputy Ombudsman, Luís Lingnau da Silveira, who served during the term of…
2026-06-26
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Ombudsman Submits Report to the Committee of Ministers Regarding the Implementation of the ECHR Judgment in the Petrescu v. Portugal Group of Cases
On May 12, 2026, the Ombudsman submitted a communication to the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in the context of monitoring the execution of the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in the Petrescu v. Portugal group of cases. Among other responsibilities, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe supervises the execution…
2026-06-01
