19. Dezember 2024
After successful completion of the 2nd phase of the project, the Hon'ble Provincial Ombudsman, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, decided to expand the awareness program throughout the province. Accordingly, different districts were visited for the purpose. So far, total 18 districts have been visited and awareness campaigns have been organized. This project has been sponsored by the IOI’s Regional Subsidy Programme.
18. Dezember 2024
The IOI General Secretariat wishes you all a festive holiday season and a Happy New Year!
Le Secrétariat général de l'IIO vous souhaite d'excellentes fêtes de fin d'année et une très bonne année 2025 !
La Secretaría General del IIO les desea a todos unas fiestas llenas de felicidad y lo mejor para el año nuevo!
13. Dezember 2024
On 26.11.2024, the State Comptroller and Ombudsman of Israel Matanyahu Englman presented to the Israeli parliament (Knesset) a special report on the subject of public service provided by public bodies in Israel.
13. Dezember 2024
In 2023, the Ombudsman’s Children’s Division focused on children and young people in the psychiatric sector by means of a number of monitoring visits. This focus area was chosen because children and young people with a psychiatric diagnosis can be in a particularly vulnerable situation. This is especially true for children and young people who need to be hospitalised in the psychiatric sector.
13. Dezember 2024
The Waka Tangata APOR E-News includes news and views from integrity organisations in the Pacific and Australasian Region. The December 2024 Issue number 14 of the Waka Tangata APOR E-News is available now.
13. Dezember 2024
The Ombudsman, Florbela Rocha Araújo, and the President of the Red Cross of Angola, Delfina Cumandala, signed a Cooperation Agreement on Monday, 9 December 2024, within the scope of the defense of the rights, freedoms and guarantees of citizens.
13. Dezember 2024
Alaska State Ombudsman Kate Burkhart made seven recommendations to the Alaska Department of Family and Community Services, Office of Children’s Services (OCS), after an ombudsman investigation. The investigation was prompted by a complaint from a foster parent, who alleged OCS conducted an unfair investigation into a Protective Services Report, failed to seek timely mental health services or placement for a child, and made an inappropriate placement decision. The investigation revealed that OCS struggled to find effective solutions for a youth with complex needs and challenging behaviors.
13. Dezember 2024
The BC Ombudsperson is investigating the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction’s distribution of cheques intended for income and disability assistance clients during the current Canada Post strike. The Ombudsperson’s investigation was commenced after being advised by the ministry that as of the beginning of December 2024, thousands of November social assistance cheques were not yet delivered.