OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN
National Human Rights Institution
Call us on 25394
Good Governance
Special Investigations
Human Rights
complaints@ombudsman.gov.ws
WRITE TO US
either post to PO Box 3036,
Apia
or drop off to our Office
VISIT US
Level 2, SNPF Plaza, Savalalo
Our Vision, Mission & Values
The Office of the Ombudsman also Samoa’s National Human Rights Institution provides advice to the general public on matters relating to good governance and investigate practices of maladministration of government agencies. It also carries out research and conducts activities in the promotion and protection of human rights in Samoa and conducts investigations concerning the abuse of power by enforcement agencies.
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Our Mission
Our Services
The Human Rights Unit functions to bridge the “protection gap” between the rights of individuals and responsibilities of the State.
The Special Investigations Unit functions to address misconduct in agencies exercising the coercive powers of the state (i.e. the Police, Prisons and other disciplined forces)
The Engagement and Communications Unit support the overall engagement and communication of the Office to its partners, stakeholders and the public.
The Corporate Services Unit is tasked with the daily management and support of all Office Operations in administration, finance and human resources.