The first stage of an EU Twinning project regarding the protection of family, woman and child rights has been launched by the State Committee on Family, Women and Child Issues and the European Union. France is the cooperation partner.

Today the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) presents its report on Homophobia, transphobia and discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity to Members of the European Parliament.

Ombudsman Rafael Ribó presented in Serbia the results of a legal aid project. In the past three years (2008-10), the legal aid program that is being carried out in various municipalities of the autonomous province of Vojvodina has assisted 4,914 people.

Le Président Blaise Compaore a reçu des mains du Médiateur du Faso, Madame Amina Moussou Ouedraogo, le rapport d’activités 2009 de cette institution le 25 novembre 2010.

Provincial Ombudsperson Kim Carter recently released her 2009/10 annual report, noting that the more than 60 case summaries it contains show the positive difference her office makes for individuals as well as its broader contribution to improving public services and programs.

Public Administration International offers from 9 to 20 May 2011 a two-week study programme in the UK for ombudsman offices, complaint-handling and human rights organisations.

Ombudsman Petri Jääskeläinen has issued a reprimand to the Ministry of the Interior for having failed to confirm an official badge for municipal parking supervisors, although this task was statutorily assigned to it as early as 1970.