ORANJESTAD, ARUBA:--- The Ombudsman of Aruba, ms. Jurima Bryson, LL.M., participated in the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) Board of Directors Meeting held in Curaçao from 10 to 13 May 2026. During this international meeting, Ombudsmen from various countries gathered to discuss current developments, collaboration, and the future of Ombudsman institutions worldwide.
The working visit began with an informal networking gathering, giving participants from different countries an opportunity to exchange experiences and strengthen international connections.
Ms. Bryson participated in the regional meeting of the Caribbean & Latin America Region. Discussions focused on regional collaboration, training opportunities, subsidies, and support for smaller Ombudsman institutions within the region.
During the official IOI Board of Directors Meeting, several important topics were discussed, including financial matters, international collaboration, digitalisation, the use of AI, and the further strengthening of Ombudsman institutions worldwide. Votes are cast and decisions were also taken on these various topics.
Participation in this meeting provided the Ombudsman of Aruba with the opportunity to actively contribute to international discussions and decision-making processes, exchange experiences and best practices, and represent the interests of the people of Aruba within the international Ombudsman network.
Ms. Bryson as IOI Regional Director also participated in the regional meeting of the Caribbean & Latin America Region. Discussions focused on regional collaboration, training opportunities, subsidies, and support for smaller Ombudsman institutions within the region.
Ms. Bryson congratulates the Ombudsman of Curacao, mr. Keursly Concincion and his team on this successful international meeting. This international meeting provided valuable insights into international developments and innovative working methods within Ombudsman institutions, which may contribute to the further strengthening of services and collaboration within the region.
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