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the role of NHRIs, in cooperation with the state and civil society, in working toward A PEACEFUL transition to democracy – challenges and opportunities. The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice of Timor-Leste By The Provedor, Dr. Sebastiao Dias Ximenses.
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the role of NHRIs, in cooperation with the state and civil society, in working toward A PEACEFUL transition to democracy – challenges and opportunities The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice of Timor-Leste By The Provedor, Dr. Sebastiao Dias Ximenses
The Community - PDHJ –Public Institutions Government/ Public Institutions The PDHJ is like a bridge between the community and public authorities with the role of assisting communities to realise their rights by advocating for all of the services that it is the governments duty to provide to them.
Lessons Learned so far • Civil Society means: • NGO’s – both local and international • Trade UNIONs • Faith Based organisations • Activist networks • Associations of professionals (i.e. Doctors, academics or lawyers associations) • Community organisations inc. sports clubs • Charities • Women's/ men's groups • Voluntary groups • Environmental groups • Victims support/ support groups