Ombudsman Institution of Republic of Türkiye

Ombudsman Institution advocates for individuals against the administration, as well as protecting and promoting human rights. It is independent and impartial.

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Chief Ombudsman Mr. Akarca: Ombudsman Institutions are not merely a complaint mechanism. We are also responsible for fostering a culture of seeking legal remedies in the society. Raising awareness and informing the public about digital rights are among our responsibilities too.

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Chief Ombudsman of Türkiye, Mr. Mehmet Akarca, participated as a speaker in the International #Baku Ombudsmen Summit “Human Rights in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities, Risks and Responsibilities”, hosted by Office of the Ombudsman of #Azerbaijan. +

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Mr. Akarca emphasized, while AI makes public services faster, more effective, and more accessible, ensuring more efficient use of public resources, it also brings numerous risks and threats that must be carefully addressed, particularly from a human rights perspective. +
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Ambassador of New Zealand to Türkiye, Mr. Greg Lewis paid a courtesy visit to Chief Ombudsman of Türkiye, Mr. Mehmet Akarca. #cooperation #humanrights #NewZealand

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and that Ombudsman institutions should not remain outside of this digital transformation. He also shared the experiences of Ombudsman Institution of Türkiye in this framework. Mr. Balta met with Mr. Marino Fardelli and both parties agreed to further strengthen the cooperation.

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Ombudsman Mr. Ertunç Erkan Balta participated as a speaker at the International Ombudsman Conference held in Rome, hosted by Mr. Marino Fardelli, Ombudsman of Lazio and President of the Italian National Coordination of Ombudsmen. #italy #humanrights #cooperation #ombudsman

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In his speech on “New Global Challenges: Complex Administrative Structures, Digitalization and Citizens’ Rights,” Mr. Balta emphasized that digital transformation is fundamentally changing not only the daily lives of individuals but also the functioning of public administration+

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During the meeting the parties expressed their mutual wish to further enhance and sustain the cooperation between the ombudsman institutions of the two countries. #cooperation #ombudsman #humanrights

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Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Türkiye, Mr. Sergey V. VERSHININ paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Ombudsman Mr. Mehmet Akarca. Secretary General Mr. Mehmet Doğan was also present at the meeting.

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During the meeting, views on potential joint projects that can be carried out were discussed. Mr. Akarca presented the Ombudsman Institution’s 2025 Annual Report and the special report on Combating Violence Against Women, to Mr. Massolin. #CoE #Ombudsman #humanrights #cooperation

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Chief Ombudsman of Türkiye, Mr. Mehmet Akarca paid a visit to the Head of the Council of Europe Programme Office in Ankara, Mr. William Massolin. Ombudsperson Ms. Fatma Benli Yalçın and Secretary General Mr. Mehmet Doğan were also present at the meeting.

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The programme concluded with an evaluation meeting and a certificate ceremony. Ombudsperson Ms. Fatma Benli Yalçın was also present at the closing ceremony. #Pakistan #Punjab #Ombudsman #humanrights #cooperation #Türkiye

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As part of the bilateral cooperation between two institutions, a delegation from the Office of the Ombudsman Punjab is conducting a training visit to the Ombudsman Institution of Türkiye. On the first day of the visit Chief Ombudsman Mr. Mehmet Akarca received the delegation.

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In addition to the professional exchange of knowledge and experience, the programme also fostered cultural exchange.

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Chief Ombudsman Mr. Mehmet Akarca paid a courtesy visit to the Ambassador of Poland to Türkiye, Mr. Maciej Lang. Upon the kind invitation of the Ambassador, Mr. Akarca also attended the reception held on the occasion of Poland’s Constitution Day.

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has become a respected and effective network that strengthens mutual understanding, cooperation, and institutional capacity among Ombudsmen. #ombudsman

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Chief Ombudsman Mr. Mehmet Akarca participated in the online meeting organized on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Asian Ombudsman Association (AOA), of which the Ombudsman Institution of Türkiye is a member of the Board of Directors. +

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Mr. Akarca congratulated the Association on its 30th anniversary, noting that the AOA, which has made significant contributions to the development of the Ombudsman institution and the concept of Ombudsmanship at the regional and global levels over the course of 30 years, +