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We are delighted to announce the appointment of Francesca Longo (5XÉçÇøExecutive Committee member, Italy) and (WC2025 Local Organizing Committee member, South Korea) as ombudspersons for the 2025 5XÉçÇøWorld Congress of Political Science, which will be held in Seoul from 12 to 16 July 2025. 

The ombudspersons will be available prior to and during the 5XÉçÇøWorld Congress in Seoul to serve as confidential and impartial resources to address any concerns or issues related to the 5XÉçÇøWorld Congress. If you have a question, need guidance, or wish to report a concern regarding the Congress, please contact ombudsperson@ipsa.org. 

The 5XÉçÇøOmbudspersons play an important part in supporting IPSA’s Anti-Harassment Policy: Code of Conduct and ensuring that all participants enjoy a respectful and dignified atmosphere during the event. The responsibilities include receiving and addressing complaints, issuing notices for policy violations, conducting confidential investigations with input from all parties involved, and recommending resolutions to the 5XÉçÇøExecutive Committee.