PLACE: Department of Misiones

COUNTY: Contraloria Ciudadana y Defensoria del Pueblo de Misiones

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.