Ombudsman News 23/2014

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	IOI supports idea of establishing Ombudsman institution in Chile During the last electoral campaign in Chile, the electoral programmes of both presidential candidates considered the establishment of an Ombudsman institution as one of the oldest and most important instruments for a modern democratic society. The IOI strongly supports the idea of establishing such an ombudsman institution and sent a letter of support to President Michelle Bachelet. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

	WORLD: Joint actions to help free Nigerian girls International human rights institutions are looking into the possibility of acting jointly to help free the Nigerian girls kidnapped on 14 April by the radical islamic group Boko Haram. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

	Outcome document on effective parliamentary oversight of human rights In November 2013, IOI Secretary General Günther Kräuter attended a workshop on effective parliamentary oversight of human rights, which was held by the Dickson Poon School of Law at King’s College London. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

	CANADA: SYT training newsletter Since 2007, the Ontario Ombudsman has offered Sharpening Your Teeth (SYT) training to investigators, ombudsmen and other professional watchdogs. The course teaches advanced investigation techniques, using the Ontario Ombudsman's proven models for conducting systemic investigations. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

	CANADA: Québec Ombudsman calls for fair and rigorous oversight of the admission of foreign patients In an intervention report released today, the Québec Ombudsman concludes that admission in December 2011 of a foreign national in a Montreal Health Care institution occurred outside normal channels and without government supervision. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

	PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Prime Minister called on Ombudsman not to impede work of government In a meeting with the Ombudsman Commission, Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill said the executive branch supported independent investigations into government decisions but also pointed out that those investigations must not go against the nation’s overall interest. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

	NETHERLANDS: Guido van Woerkom elected as National Ombudsman Guido van Woerkom has been elected by Parliament as the new National Ombudsman of the Netherlands. Mr Van Woerkom follows former Nation Ombudsman Alex Brenninkmeijer and will take office in November 2014. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

	UKRAINE: Ombudsmen of Ukraine and the Russian Federation will meet in Kharkiv The Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, MsValeriya Lutkovska, and the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Russian Federation, Ms Ella Pamfilova, coordinated a previously planned organizational meeting which will be held on 13 June 2014 in the city of Kharkiv. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

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