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Fri, 13 March 2015 Ombudsman News 10/2015 |
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IOI: Signing of Memorandum of Understanding with ICC in GenevaThe 28th Annual Meeting of the International Coordinating Committee (ICC) of National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in Geneva was marked by the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the ICC and the IOI on 12 March 2015. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
IOI: President Walters and Secretary General Kräuter attend 28th annual ICC meeting in GenevaIOI President John R. Walters and IOI Secretary General Günther Kräuter attended the 28th Annual Meeting of the International Coordinating Committee (ICC) of National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights which was held in Geneva from 11 to 13 March 2015. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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AUSTRALIA: Victorian Ombudsman to investigat allegations of abuse in the disability sectorThere has been widespread concern about the way in which allegations of abuse in the disability sector are handled. In response, the Victorian Ombudsman announced an investigation into how such allegations are reported and investigated. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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CANADA: Ombudsman receives 10,000+ complaints about Hydro OneInvestigation update: 4,075 cases resolved as systemic probe continues. Just 13 months after launching an investigation into billing and customer service problems at Hydro One, Ontario Ombudsman André Marin announced today his office has received more than 10,000 complaints about the utility – its highest total, by far, for any investigation to date. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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BURKINA FASO: IOI mourns the passing away of former ombudsman Tiémoko Marc GarangoGeneral Tiémoko Marc Garango, first Mediator and a key figure in the political life of Burkina Faso, died in Ouagadougou on 6 March 2015, aged 88. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
UK: Local Government Ombudsman asks if children are being failed by complaints systemThe pressures on the complaints system for children’s care services are being highlighted in a new report by the Local Government Ombudsman (LGO). In a number of case studies the LGO shows some of the common issues it sees in children’s social care complaints, including failure to recognise a children’s service complaint or long delays in the process. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO: Ombudsman Stephenson re-appointedLynette Stephenson was re-appointed Ombudsman of Trinidad and Tobago on 19 February 2015 for a term of three years by the President of Trinidad and Tobago. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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