Ombuds offices and advocacy services
Which institution will take care of my concerns and help me to assert my rights?
Work
Disability
Education
Health
Equal treatment
- Federal Equal Treatment Office (GAW) and its regional offices in the federal states
- Anti-discrimination agencies of the federal states
Young people
Social affairs and emergencies
- Advocacy services for patients and nursing care
- Independent victim protection ombuds office: initiative against abuse and violence
- Insurance companies – ombuds office
Leisure and mobility
Residence and visa
Compulsory military service and civilian community service
European Union
Internet and new media
Law
- Judicial ombuds office
- Legal Protection Commissioner of the Federal Ministry of the Interior
- Ombudsman Board
Patents and standards
Agriculture and forestry, climate and environmental protection, regions and water management
Environment
Taxes and finance
Last update: 05/02/2026
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