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International Ombudsman Institute

Fri, 4 August 2023

Ombudsman News 30/2023

Fri, 4 August 2023

Ombudsman News 30/2023





IOI President Chris Field PSM being awarded the First Grade Medal by Control Yuan President Chen Chu

IOI | IOI President awarded the Control Yuan First Grade Medal

IOI President Chris Field PSM was exceptionally humbled and privileged to be awarded the highest honour of the Control Yuan, the First Grade Medal, in a formal ceremony in Taipei. The Medal was granted in honour of “His extraordinary contribution to the promotion of international ombudsman and human rights work”. The Medal was placed upon President Field by Control Yuan President Chen Chu.



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President Field with the Mayor of Kaohsiung, Chen Chi-Mai, Control Yuan President Chen Chu, Chief of Staff to the IOI President, Rebecca Poole as well as the Mayor’s staff and Members of the Control Yuan

IOI | IOI President undertakes formal exchange with the Mayor of Kaohsiung, Mr Chen Chi-Mai

IOI President Chris Field PSM was delighted to meet, and participate in a formal exchange, with the Mayor of Kaohsiung, Mr Chen Chi-Mai. The meeting was also attended by a number of the Mayor’s staff as well as President Chen Chu and Members of the Control Yuan.



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President Field and Control Yuan President Chen Chu

IOI | IOI President undertakes a formal bilateral exchange with Control Yuan President Chen Chu

On the occasion of his official visit to the Control Yuan to receive the Control Yuan First Grade Medal, IOI President Chris Field PSM was delighted to undertake a very warm and positive formal bilateral exchange with President Chen Chu, the Vice President and Members of the Control Yuan.



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President Field and Chief of Staff Rebecca Poole with a victim of the ‘White Terror’ period at the National Human Rights Museum

IOI | IOI President visits National Human Rights Museum and meets Australian Office in Taipei

While in Taipei, IOI President Chris Field PSM undertook a deeply moving visit to a place of great significance, the National Human Rights Museum, memorializing the period of Taiwan’s history known as the ‘White Terror’.



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President Field and his Chief of Staff, Rebecca Poole, at Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard Station’s ‘Dome of Light’

IOI | IOI President undertakes cultural visits during his visit to the Control Yuan

As part of the IOI President’s visit to the Control Yuan to receive its highest honour, the First Grade Medal, he also participated in a number of cultural visits, including: the Beitou Hot Springs District; the Beitou public library; the utterly beautiful Sun Moon Lake; the Kaohsiung Museum of History; Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard Station, famous for its ‘Dome of Light’; the wonderful architectural achievement that is ‘Weiwuying’ National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts as well as the Pier-2 Art Centre.



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UK | Ombudsman Behrens receives Honorary Doctorate of Arts from Coventry University

Rob Behrens CBE, the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO), received an Honorary Doctorate of Arts from Coventry University. Ombudsman Behrens is being honored for his dedication to resolution services with higher education and significant contributions within the field of international development. 



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Ombudsman Englman speaking at the special event at the Knesset

ISRAEL | Office of the Ombudsman hosts special event at the Knesset (parliament) to mark National Ombudsday

On 20 June 2023, the Office of the Ombudsman of Israel celebrated "National Ombudsday", a day designated for enhancing public awareness of the Office of the Ombudsman and its activities, and the important work of sectoral ombudspersons and public inquiries commissioners in the various public bodies.



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30 años defendiendo los derechos de las personas privadas de libertad

ARGENTINA | 30 años defendiendo los derechos de las personas privadas de libertad

La PPN fue creada en 1993 con la intención de dar una respuesta a la grave situación carcelaria que vivía la Argentina y a la violación sistemática de los derechos de las personas detenidas. El nacimiento de este organismo supuso un avance en el que Argentina fue pionera y modelo para otros países.



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MALAWI | Malawi Ombudsman cautions CMST

Ombudsman of the Republic of Malawi, Grace Tikambenji Malera, has released an investigation report on allegations of unprocedural auction sale/disposal of motor vehicles at The Central Medical Stores Trust (CMST) and abuse of power by some members of management in relation to the auction sale/disposal of the motor vehicles.



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Unauthorised land developments

Hong Kong, China | Ombudsman probes enforcement by Planning Department and Lands Department against unauthorised land developments

The Ombudsman, Ms Winnie Chiu,  announced on 3 August 2023 the launch of a direct investigation to examine the enforcement by the Planning Department (“PlanD”) and the Lands Department (“LandsD”) against unauthorised land developments.



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Reporte semenal ahora disponible

AMÉRICA LATINA | 81. Reporte semanal "Derechos humanos en perspectiva internacional"

Les hacemos llegar el 81. Reporte Internacional de “Derechos Humanos en Perspectiva Internacional” elaborado por el Programa de Observación y Asistencia para el Fortalecimiento de las Defensorías del Pueblo, que forma parte de la Unidad de Política Institucional de la Defensoría del Pueblo de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (Argentina).



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