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International Ombuds Association IOA is a professional membership association committed to supporting organizational ombudsmen and the ombuds profession worldwide.

The International Ombudsman Association (IOA) was officially formed in July 2005 following the merger of the University and College Ombuds Association (UCOA) and The Ombudsman Association (TOA). IOA is the largest international association of professional organizational Ombudsmen practitioners in the world, representing more than 600 members across the globe. The Association supports organizational ombudsmen worldwide working in corporations, universities, non-profit organizations, government entities and non-governmental organizations. IOA offers a full roster of professional training and education programs for the practicing ombudsman professional and those interested in learning about our practice. In addition, the association works to support and promote the profession through strategic partnerships and communication with government agencies and other professional organizations as appropriate.

Unexpected challenges are part of every ombuds’ work. Join IOA on 15 October 2026 for the “Fumble Forward: A Framework f...
10/01/2026

Unexpected challenges are part of every ombuds’ work. Join IOA on 15 October 2026 for the “Fumble Forward: A Framework for Encountering the Unexpected, the Unknown, or the All-Too Familiar” seminar and explore tools for responding effectively when situations don’t go as planned.

Secure your spot today at https://ow.ly/E2CP50ZxNjq 📝

There’s just one week left to submit a presentation proposal for IOA 2027! Share your work, perspectives, and experience...
09/30/2026

There’s just one week left to submit a presentation proposal for IOA 2027! Share your work, perspectives, and experiences with the ombuds community at the 22nd Annual IOA Conference in Vancouver, BC.

Not presenting? You can also volunteer as a reviewer and help shape the 2027 program.

⏰ Don’t wait! Learn more at https://www.ombudsassociation.org/ioa-2027-call-for-presentations 🔗

What role can conspiracy thinking play in conflict? Join David Schwartz for IOA’s upcoming Core Course on 20 October to ...
09/30/2026

What role can conspiracy thinking play in conflict? Join David Schwartz for IOA’s upcoming Core Course on 20 October to explore how conspiracy narratives can shape conflict and learn practical approaches for working with visitors navigating these challenges.
Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/iNhK50ZHYzf 📝 See less

Ombuds Day is 8 October! 🎉This year’s theme, “Ombuds: Office of Options,” highlights the important role ombuds play in h...
09/08/2026

Ombuds Day is 8 October! 🎉

This year’s theme, “Ombuds: Office of Options,” highlights the important role ombuds play in helping individuals and organizations explore options and navigate challenging situations.

Celebrate with the ABA Dispute Resolution Section Ombuds Committee’s free virtual program, Options in Action: Where Mediation Meets the Ombuds World, exploring the shared principles of confidentiality, self-determination, and fairness across ombuds and mediation.

📅 8 October | 12:00–3:00 PM ET

Register today at https://ow.ly/riqM50ZL2Yo 📝

What role can conspiracy thinking play in conflict? Join David Schwartz for IOA’s upcoming Core Course on 20 October to ...
09/01/2026

What role can conspiracy thinking play in conflict? Join David Schwartz for IOA’s upcoming Core Course on 20 October to explore how conspiracy narratives can shape conflict and learn practical approaches for working with visitors navigating these challenges.

Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/iNhK50ZHYzf 📝

📢 Only 10 spots remain for the 2026 September Symposium!Join experienced ombuds for a highly interactive experience focu...
08/20/2026

📢 Only 10 spots remain for the 2026 September Symposium!

Join experienced ombuds for a highly interactive experience focused on self-awareness, influence, and navigating the tensions between supporting visitors and serving the organization. Participants will also explore practical tools for building presence, adaptability, and confidence in high-stakes conversations.

📅 September 30–October 1, 2026
📍 Washington, D.C.
🔗 Register today before spots fill at https://ow.ly/1tgz50ZC3Tn ⏳

Join us next week!Currently certified? Join IOA on 20 August for an exclusive update on the Ombuds Certification Program...
08/14/2026

Join us next week!

Currently certified? Join IOA on 20 August for an exclusive update on the Ombuds Certification Program (OCP). Hear the latest on ongoing program updates and the development of the new certification model, plus get the chance to ask certification leaders your questions directly.

📅 20 August 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM PT | 12:00 PM ET | 6:00 PM CET

🔗 RSVP today to reserve your spot and stay informed about what these changes mean for you and the profession. Join us next week! https://ow.ly/v2ov50ZzJIg

Unexpected challenges are part of every ombuds’ work. Join IOA on 15 October 2026 for the “Fumble Forward: A Framework f...
08/07/2026

Unexpected challenges are part of every ombuds’ work. Join IOA on 15 October 2026 for the “Fumble Forward: A Framework for Encountering the Unexpected, the Unknown, or the All-Too Familiar” seminar and explore tools for responding effectively when situations don’t go as planned.

Secure your spot today at https://ow.ly/E2CP50ZxNjq

📢 Calling all current IOA members! You are invited to participate in a research study that seeks to understand what memb...
07/31/2026

📢 Calling all current IOA members! You are invited to participate in a research study that seeks to understand what members of a professional association want and need from their membership.

Eligibility: Current IOA members who have maintained that status for at least one year and are: age 18 or older, fluent in English, and able to access and use the videoconferencing platform, Zoom.

If you are interested in participating, please contact Julie Muroff at [email protected] before 14 August 2026.

Learn more at https://ow.ly/Afcu50ZveXV 📝

Currently certified? Join IOA on 20 August for an exclusive update on the Ombuds Certification Program (OCP). Hear the l...
07/24/2026

Currently certified? Join IOA on 20 August for an exclusive update on the Ombuds Certification Program (OCP). Hear the latest on ongoing program updates and the development of the new certification model, plus get the chance to ask certification leaders your questions directly.

📅 20 August 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM PT | 12:00 PM ET | 6:00 PM CET

🔗 RSVP today to reserve your spot and stay informed about what these changes mean for you and the profession.

https://ow.ly/e31t50Zs5Ok

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