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International Ombudsman Institute

Fri, 14 February 2020

Ombudsman News 07/2020

Fri, 14 February 2020

Ombudsman News 07/2020





IOI | 12th IOI World Conference – Visa Application

The 12th IOI World Conference and General Assembly is coming closer and we would encourage delegates who require a visa not to delay in making their visa application.

 

Cuando se acerca la 12ª Conferencia Mundial y Asamblea General del IIO, exhortamos a todos los participantes que requieren una visa, que no demoren los trámites para solicitar su visa.

 

La 12ème Conférence mondiale de l’IIO et l’Assemblée Générale s’approchent. Nous invitons tous les délégués qui auront besoin d’un visa à présenter leur demande le plus vite possible.



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Celebrating MoU between Thai and New Zealand Ombudsman institutions

NEW ZEALAND | Integrity doesn’t stop at the border

A Memorandum of Understanding signed this week sets out how the New Zealand and Thai Ombudsmen will work together for good governance, integrity and human rights across the Asia and Pacific regions.



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Rencontre suite à la crise de l'enseignement supérieur

Niger | Rencontre d’échange au cabinet du Médiateur de la République sur la situation universitaire

Me Ali Sirfi Maiga consulte des acteurs concernés dans la perspective d’une médiation. Cette rencontre, la première du genre, vise à trouver ensemble des solutions à la crise qui secoue l’enseignement universitaire au Niger suite à la grève du Syndicat National des Enseignants Chercheurs du Supérieur (SNECS).



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Portugal | Ombudsman presents concerns to the UN Human Rights Committee

Within the scope of the 5th assessment of the Portuguese State on compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, this State body, acting on its quality of National Human Rights Institution (NHRI), sent its contribution to the United Nations Human Rights Committee.



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Argentina | Recomendaciones para evitar robos a través de medios electrónicos de pago

La Defensoría del Pueblo difundió un instructivo con aspectos a tener en cuenta para evitar la apropiación indebida de datos bancarios y la consecuente sustracción de fondos.



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Hanne Harlem, first female Norwegian Parliamentary Ombudsman

Norway | Hanne Harlem, the first female Norwegian Parliamentary Ombudsman

Hanne Harlem began her first term as Norwegian Parliamentary Ombudsman on February 1st. She was appointed as Parliamentary Ombudsman by the Norwegian Parliament, the Storting, in October 2019.



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TAIWAN | Control Yuan investigates case regarding remote area students traveling afar for education

Though the 12-year Basic Education system came into effect in August 2014, students living in remote areas with no junior or senior high schools nearby have to travel afar for education. The costs of transportation and accommodation can become a heavy burden for parents, which is why Control Yuan launched an investigation to ensure the right to education.



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Anti-discrimination Seminar 2020

Azerbaijan | Ombudsman organized seminar on combating discrimination

In the framework of the regional project on “strengthening access to justice through non-judiciary redress mechanisms for victims of discrimination, hate crime and hate speech in Eastern Partnership countries” which is funded by the European Union and the Council of Europe through the Partenship for Good Governance II programme, a training seminar on combating discrimination was organized in by the Ombudsman in January 2020.



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Canada | New Brunswick Ombud released findings of investigation into allegations of patient mistreatment

Ombud calls for reduction of services at province’s mental health centre following investigation into allegations of patient mistreatment and inadequate care.



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UK | Ombudsman for Wales finds “communication failings” between care bodies

A vulnerable man choked to death after a care provider failed to undertake an appropriate risk assessment and produce an acceptable plan for his care, the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales has found.



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El síndic comparece en el Parlamento

ESPAÑA | El síndic comparece en el Parlamento para el debate sobre el sistema de salud en Cataluña

Se destaca que, en proporción, el ámbito de la salud ha recibido pocas quejas, en parte gracias a la alta calidad del sistema público de salud en Cataluña



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