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 office of the first Ombudsman, Colonel Manuel da Costa Braz. Also present were former Ombudsmen Professor José de Faria Costa and Councillor Alfredo José de Sousa.

The event took place in the month marking the 50th anniversary of the institution opening its doors to the public. It was on 9 June 1976 that the institution began its work at its premises at 38 Avenida 5 de Outubro, in Lisbon. The institution is currently based at the Palácio Vilalva in Lisbon.

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