Phil Clarke was appointed Queensland Ombudsman in December 2010. Mr Clarke brings a wealth of experience to the role, with a career in the public sector that spans more than 25 years.

In the 2010 Annual Report, the City of Toronto Ombudswoman emphasized the importance of systemic investigations untertaken by the office.

In his press release of 2 February 2011, the Commissioner for Human Rights gives a statement on family reunions which are becoming more and more difficult for immigrants in Europe.

On 2 February 2011, the Armenian Ombudsman Armen Harutyunyan  announced his resignation. He has accepted the post of Representative of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Central Asia.

EU MIDIS is the first European Union-wide survey to ask immigrant and ethnic minority groups about their experiences of discrimination and criminal victimisation in everyday life. The EU Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) published its first report on multiple discrimination today.

Military ombudsman Hellmut Königshaus said the German army needs to make big changes in training and leadership, citing inappropriate behavior. The comments come as the military deals with a string of scandals.

It is with great sadness that the International Institute (I.O.I.) has learned about the tragic death of Ms. M'Bam diatigui Diarra, the Mali Médiateur de la République, who died in a car accident on January 18, 2011.

Mr Hussein Ismail has been elected by the National Assembly to the position of Deputy Ombudsman of Bulgaria. He was nominated by the Ombudsman Konstantin Penchev.