The new I.O.I. newsletter edition has just been sent to all members! Check out the latest news from the ombudsman community as well as a summary of the most important Board decisions that were taken during the Bermuda meeting in October 2010 highlighting the I.O.I. working programme for 2010/2011.

In a keynote speech to the participants of a SYT training in Toronto retired Iowa Ombudsman Bill Angrick reflected on his more than three decades of experience as an Ombudsman.

The European Ombudsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, received a positive reply from the EU institutions in more than 80% of cases where he made criticisms and suggestions in 2009.

The newly appointed Ombudsman, Mrs. Matsoana Fanana began her office duties on Wednesday of December 01, 2010. Mrs. Fanana is the first Lesotho female Ombudsman.

A Correctional Services worker contacted the office of the Ombudsman of Nova Scotia to report that adult offenders throughout the province were unable to vote in the provincial election occurring that same day.

Canada's Ombudsman for National Defence and the Canadian Forces is increasingly troubled by the treatment received by a number of military families who have lost a Canadian Forces loved one while serving their country.

The Ontario Ombudsman André Marin will release his latest special report on the province's G20 security regulation on Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 1 p.m. local time.

The Rwanda Ombudsman uses art to fight corruption. In November and December 2010, the Office organised artists competitions throughout the country.