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International Ombudsman Institute

Fri, 14 August 2020

Ombudsman News 33/2020

Fri, 14 August 2020

Ombudsman News 33/2020





Justicia Restaurativa

AMÉRICA LATINA | Ciclo de reflexiones y experiencias restaurativas: construyendo conocimiento restaurativo

Este ciclo es fruto del 2° Congreso Latinoamericano de Justicia Restaurativa y se realizara del 14 de agosto al 7 de noviembre de 17.30 a 19 hs. por la Plataforma Teams del Instituto de Estudios Judiciales de la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Provincia de Buenos Aires.



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WORLD | CRPD and GANHRI host meeting on persons with disabilities and Covid-19

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and GANHRI are pleased to invite all NHRIs to a meeting on persons with disabilities and COVID-19 to share experiences, practices, challenges and gaps in protecting and promoting the rights of persons with disabilities during the pandemic. The meeting will take place on 19 August 2020 from 14h40 to 16h00 (CET). Registration is now open.



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NORTH AMERICA | USOA Children and Families Chapter hosts webinar

A webinar hosted by the Children and Families Chapter of the United States Ombudsman Association (USOA) on 16 September 2020 will examine approaches to reviewing child death and other critical incidents for system improvements and accountability. Save the Date!



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APT OSCE/ODHIR Guidance

WORLD | Guidance on monitoring places of detention through the COVID-19 Pandemic

In June 2020, the APT in partnership with OSCE/ODIHR, elaborated a practical guidance on how NPMs can continue their monitoring functions in order to address the challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The French and Spanish versions of the guidance are now available online.



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POLAND | NPM visits police places of detention after overnight detentions in Warsaw

Representatives of the National Preventive Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture (KMPT) on 8 August 2020 talked to 33 people detained in connection with the events which had taken place on 7 August 2020 in Warsaw after the arrest of the activist of the "Stop Bzdurom" group.



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COVID-19 Challenges for Health Systems

ARGENTINA | Challenges Covid-19 brings for the health system

The publication "COVID-19 Challenges for Health Systems" is now available. The document was prepared on the basis of the dissertation in the Webinar "Challenges of COVID-19 for health systems", held on May 25, 2020 and organized by FIO and the Network of National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights of the American Continent (RINDHCA).



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France | Vulnérabilité économique : appel à projets de recherche

Le Défenseur des droits lance un appel à projets de recherche sur les discriminations fondées sur « la particulière vulnérabilité résultant de la situation économique » des personnes en France. Déposez votre dossier jusqu’au 28 septembre prochain.



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Slovenia adressing COVID-19 related issues

Slovenia | Ombudsman addressed more than 300 issues related to COVID-19 in just over a month

The Human Rights Ombudsman has been closely monitoring the coronavirus disease situation in Slovenian and abroad as well as the measures adopted by the state authorities to contain the epidemic and protect the most vulnerable groups of citizens.



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Provincial Ombudsman K. P.

Pakistan | Ombudsman Khyber Pakhtunkhwa presented Annual Report 2019

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ombudsman has taken several decisions on cases against maladministration, majority (about 80%) of which are in favour of complainants. This position illustrates the importance of such grievance redressal system as pillars of good governance, providing foundations for accountability and delivery of public services.



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PPN - Informe Anual 2019

ARGENTINA | Informe annual de la situación en las cárceles federales

Anualmente el Procurador Penitenciario dará cuenta a las Cámaras, mediante un informe, de la labor realizada. El Informe Anual 2019 refleja las actividades que la Procuración Penitenciaria de la Nación (PPN) ha venido realizando, a través del ejercicio de su plena independencia y autonomía, a los efectos de mantener su compromiso inclaudicable en el cumplimiento de su objetivo fundamental.



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Australia | Statement by the Commonwealth Ombudsman on the management of COVID-19 risks in immigration detention facilities

The Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman undertakes a range of activities pertaining to immigration detention. The COVID-19 pandemic presents particular risks in detention environments, but also challenges for inspection bodies.



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TAIWAN | Inauguration of sixth Control Yuan and establishment of National Human Rights Commission

The President and Members of the sixth Control Yuan (CY) were inaugurated on 1 August 2020, with Vice President Lai Ching-te presiding. The same day, the grand opening of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was presided over by President Tsai Ing-wen, along with NHRC Chair Chen Chu, former CY President Chang Po-ya, and Member Upay Radiw Kanasaw. The establishment of the NHRC marks a milestone in Taiwan’s human rights development.



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ARGENTINA | Alejandro Amor relevó las condiciones de los hospitales de salud mental de la Ciudad

El Defensor del Pueblo porteño estuvo haciendo relevamientos en los hospitales de salud mental de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires en calidad de veedor de las medidas dispuestas por la jueza Alejandra Petrella.



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