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Fri, 17 April 2026 Ombudsman News 14/2026 |
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Lesotho | The passing of Adv Sekara Mafisa KCOn 1 April 2026, the second Ombudsman of the Kingdom of Lesotho and former IOI Board member, Adv. Sekara Mafisa KC, passed away. Kindly click here to read the obituary written by the current Ombudsman, Adv Tlotliso Polaki. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
KOSOVO | Ombudsperson Institution of Kosovo publishes Annual report 2025The Ombudsperson Institution of Kosovo publishes its Annual Report 2025, which provides a comprehensive overview of the human rights situation in Kosovo, as well as the work and impact of the Institution during the reporting year. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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Pakistan | Ambassador Program Concludes with Insightful Feedback and Certificate Distribution CeremonyThe second and concluding session of the Ambassador Program for students from the IBA University Karachi was held on 13 April 2026 at the Provincial Ombudsman Secretariat, followed by a certificate distribution ceremony. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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BULGARIA | Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva: The right to vote for people with disabilities must be a genuine right, not just a facade“The right of people with disabilities to vote must be a genuine one, whereas at present it is more of a formality - if not merely a facade.” With these words, Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva opened the forum “Accessible Electoral Environment: Information and Technology Solutions for Voters with Visual and Hearing Impairments,” organised by the Ombudsman Institution. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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Australia | How do Private Health Insurers measure up?The Commonwealth Ombudsman, in his capacity as the Private Health Insurance Ombudsman, has released a report comparing how Australian private health insurers performed in the 2024-2025 financial year. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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SLOVENIA | The Human Rights Ombudsman’s Position on the Proposed Amendment to the Personal Assistance ActDr Simona Drenik Bavdek, the Human Rights Ombudswoman of the Republic of Slovenia, has submitted her views on the proposed amendment to the Personal Assistance Act to the Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities. While welcoming certain improvements aimed at greater legal certainty, she also points out key shortcomings that may limit the rights of persons with disabilities. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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Hong Kong, China | Ombudsman announces results of direct investigation operation into Government’s work in combating cruelty to animalsOn 16 April 2026, the Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, announced the completion of a direct investigation operation into the Government’s work in combating cruelty to animals by the Office of the Ombudsman, with 45 improvement recommendations made to the Government. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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