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30.09.2025.

National goal of Latvia is to respect human rights and reduce violence

Domestic violence is a serious violation of human rights, and it is the duty of the State to protect everyone from it or to take specific support measures if violence has occurred.

18.09.2025.

Saeima approves Karina Palkova as the new Ombudsperson

On Thursday 18 September Parliament approved Dr. iur. Ms Karina Palkova as the new Ombudsperson with 71 Members or Parliament voting for her approval.

05.09.2025.

News from the Ombudsman’s Office: August 2025

02.09.2025.

Ombudsman’s Office participates in the dialogue with the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

On Tuesday, September 2, Anete Ilves, Head of the Discrimination Prevention Division of the Ombudsman's Office, participated in a meeting of the United Nations (UN) Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and informed the Committee representatives about the implementation of the rights of persons with disabilities in Latvia.

01.08.2025.

News from the Ombudsman’s Office: July 2025

11.07.2025.

Rule of Law Report. What is the situation in Latvia?

04.07.2025.

News from the Ombudsman’s Office: May and June 2025

19.06.2025.

Ombudsman’s Office continues its work under the leadership of Deputy Ombudsman Ineta Piļāne

14.05.2025.

News from the Ombudsman’s Office: April 2025

08.04.2025.

News from the Ombudsman’s Office: March 2025