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The Ombudsperson submitted to the Assembly of Republic of Kosovo the 19th Annual Report

30/03/2020

Prishtinë, 30 March 2020– the Ombudsperson, based on Article 135, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Republic of Kosovo and Article 29, paragraph 1 and 2 of the Law No. 05/L-019 on Ombudsperson, submitted today to the Assembly of Republic of Kosovo the Annual Report 2019.

Annual reporting of the Ombudsperson Institution in the Assembly of Republic of Kosovo is reflection of the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms during the reporting year as well as the overview of Ombudsperson’s work and role, as an independent constitutional mechanism, in monitoring and assessment the work of public authorities as per respect of laws, provision of services, good administration, transparency and accountability.

The Report also contains recommendations, opinions and proposals provided by the Ombudsperson for undertaking measures to contribute and raise awareness on increasing the respect on human rights. The Report presents cases of systematic and individual violations of human rights and freedoms and Institution’s activities towards multi-level promotion and education concerning human rights.

With the hope that our country will succeed in facing the pandemic and herewith working conditions will be established, the Ombudsperson welcomes deliberations concerning the Annual Report by the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo, in a forthcoming plenary session, as foreseen with Article 29, paragraph 3 of Law no. 05 / L-019 for the Ombudsperson.