Endorsement of ombudsman for “contraloria ciudadana”

PROJECT ONG/PVD/BG/1999/122/EN

LOCATION: Department of Misiones, Paraguay

CONTROPARTE: Contraloria Ciudadana y Defensoria del Pueblo de Misiones

FUNDING: 20,000 ECU

The project aimed to support the work of the Ombudsman in his duties as:
– Report to the Contraloria General de la Republica the irregularities committed by state institutions operating in the region;
– Report to ordinary justice and the executive branch any crimes committed against state property;
– Conduct civic trainings and citizen awareness meetings regarding their rights/duties;
– Investigate complaints filed for human rights violations and, in cases of proven violation, file public complaints.