Ombudsman News 26/2014

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	ASIA: ACRC hosts Global Ombudsman Conference in Seoul In Commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Ombudsman of Korea, the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) hosted the Asian Global Ombudsman Conference in Seoul as well as the Board of Directors Meeting of the Asian Ombudsman Association (AOA) and the regular meeting of the IOI's Asian Region, between the 1st and 3rd of July this year. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

	WORLD: Ombusdmen join voices for liberation of Nigerian schoolgirls It’s with resolute determination and profound sadness that three international Ombusmen’s Associations and the Conseil International Permanent sur la Prévention et la Médiation des Conflits et des Guerres, CIPM join their voices to deplore the abduction and detention of over 200 Nigerian schoolgirls which occurred more than two months ago. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

	EUROPE: FRA releases "Handbook on Guardianship for children deprived of parental care" On 30 June, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) released a handbook that aims to help strengthen national guardianship systems for children in Europe. It explains the important role guardians play in protecting all children from child abuse and exploitation. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

	AOM: The AOM welcomes the Ombudsman’s proposal for the setting up of an International Ombudsman Law Institution in Malta The General Assembly of the Association of Mediterranean Ombudsmen has welcomed the Maltese Parliamentary Ombudsman's proposal for the setting up of an International Ombudsman Law Institution in Malta, during its session held today in Tirana, Albania. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

	SPAIN/CATALONIA: The Catalan Ombudsman stresses the importance of having the Istanbul Protocol implemented within six months The Ombudsman of Catalonia, as the Catalan Authority for the Prevention of Torture (OPCAT), has imposed himself the goal of having the Istanbul Protocol implemented in all places of deprivation of liberty in Catalonia within six months. According to this manual, the Ombudsman will lead the development of actual protocols for each type of centre. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

	CHINA/HONG KONG: Ombudsman probes mechanisms used to review and monitor eligibility of existing tenants in subsidised public housing The Ombudsman, Ms Connie Lau, today (June 12) initiated a direct investigation under section 7(1)(a)(ii) of The Ombudsman Ordinance (Cap. 397) into the effectiveness of mechanisms used by the Housing Department (HD) and the Hong Kong Housing Society (HKHS) to review and monitor the eligibility of existing tenants in subsidised public housing. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

	LITHUANIA: The Seimas Ombudsman encourages respecting human rights in Foreigners Registration Center “The respect for the human being and his/her rights should not depend on his / her nationality or origin”- this view was shared by the Seimas Ombudsman Augustinas Normantas on the World Refugee Day drawing attention to the acute problems in Foreigners Registration Center. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

	IRELAND: Children’s Ombudsman publishes Advice on Child & Family Relationships Bill Identity rights, guardianship, custody and access,commercial surrogacy, civil partnership and adoption are the primary focus of the Ombudsman for Children’s Advice to the Minister for Justice and Equality on the wide ranging General Scheme of the Children and Family Relationships Bill, published today (Tuesday). » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

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