1 October 2013 – On the occasion of two Ombudsperson Institution (OI) regional offices opening in Ferizaj and Gjakove and within the scope of ongoing promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms, two round tables with the theme: “Accomplishment of Ombudsperson’s Mission” have been organized.

After reforms in structuring of Kosova judicial system and needs assessment in order to be as much as possible close to its citizens, in the beginning of this year, the Ombudsperson has decided to increase the number of its regional offices, with additional two offices, one in Ferizaj and the other in Gjakove. With establishment of these offices the total number of OI regional offices at this moment is eight. Establishment of regional offices ensures better operation and greater efficiency in accomplishment of the mission that this institution has.
Round tables were conducted in Ferizaj (on the 30th of September) and in Gjakove (on the 1st of October) and offered possibility of joint discussions of OI representatives, municipal authorities , judiciary, police, NGOs and media on current challenges in protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms and the role of OI in this regard. These round table discussions also served as a good opportunity in providing information regarding organizational structure of OI, constitutional and legal liabilities but limitations as well.
Regional office in Ferizaj is located within the building of Municipal Assembly (ground floor) while the address of Regional Office in Gjakove is UCK Street, nn (opposite to KRU “Radoniqi”). As other regional offices, such as two offices in Mitrovica, in Prizren, in Pejë, in Gjilan and in Gracanicë, newly established regional offices in Ferizaj and in Gjakovë will be open for parties and handle the cases from Monday till Friday, from 08:00 – 16:00.