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International Ombudsman Institute

Fri, 24 July 2015

Ombudsman News 29/2015

Fri, 24 July 2015

Ombudsman News 29/2015





Panamá | Defensoría del Pueblo realiza taller en centro feminino de rehabilitación

La Defensoría del Pueblo, a través de la Dirección de Protección de los Derechos de las Mujeres y el Programa de Supervisión de los Derechos de las Personas Privadas (PRILI); realizó taller sobre género, derechos humanos y autocuidado, con treinta y seis privadas de libertad del Centro Femenino de Rehabilitación, Doña Cecilia Orillac de Chiari, en el marco del Proyecto “Mujer conoce tus Derechos”.



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PAKISTAN | Agriculture Government of Sindh pays cost differential to complainant

The complainant approached Provincial Ombudsman Sindh Mr. Asad Ashraf Malik with the issue that Agriculture Department awarded contract to his firm for construction of road for improvement of Cane Yard. The construction work was carried out as per Public Works Department rules with clear provision that in case of cost escalation the differential would be borne the department but the Agriculture Department refused.



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EUROPE | MDAC research on access to justice for children with mental disabilities

The Mental Disability Advocacy Center (MDAC), an international human rights organisation based in Budapest, recently completed a 2-year European multi-country research project on access to justice for children with mental disabilities. The project was designed to strengthen access to justice and legal remedies for children with intellectual or psycho-disabilities who have been victims of human rights violations. Summary reports are - among others - available in English and Spanish.



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CANADA | Jay Chalke appointed new Ombudsperson for British Columbia

Jay Chalke has an extensive background in executive leadership, the conduct of fair and independent investigations and the use of modern approaches to dispute resolution. From 2011 to 2015 Jay led the Justice Services Branch of the Ministry of Justice and was responsible for delivering reforms to justice services and fostering dialogue and collaboration across the justice system.



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Australia | NSW Ombudsman Bruce Barbour leaves office

The current term of office of New South Wales Ombudsman Bruce Barbour ended on 30 June 2015. After 15 years in office, Mr Barbour will be succeeded by Prof. John McMillan, who will commence a two year term as Acting Ombudsman on 1 August 2015.



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Bermuda | Ombudsman for Bermuda Submits Her Annual Report for 2014

Hamilton, BERMUDA: Victoria Pearman, Ombudsman for Bermuda, issued an Annual Report for the calendar year 2014.

 



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Lithuania | Seimas Ombudsmen’s Office publishes Summary of the 2014 Annual Report

In accordance with Article 11(1) of the Law on the Seimas Ombudsmen, the Seimas Ombudsmen submitted the Annual Report on their Activities in 2014. An English summary of the Seimas Ombudsmen’s Office is now available online.



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