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International Ombudsman Institute

Fri, 26 January 2018

Ombudsman News 04/2018

Fri, 26 January 2018

Ombudsman News 04/2018





Belgium | IOI Europe Consultation on “The Ombudsman in an open and participative society"

The consultation on the content of the 2018 Conference of the European Chapter of the IOI, “The Ombudsman in an open and participative society” is ongoing. The Federal Ombudsman would be very grateful to receive your contribution by 9 February 2018 at ombudsman@federalombudsman.be. If the time frame to answer is too short, please feel free to focus on the topic most relevant to your office.

 



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IOI President Tyndall & Secretary General Kräuter with Ms. Ülle Madise

Estonia | IOI Workshop on Human Rights in the Digital Age

The Estonian Chancellor of Justice, Ms Ülle Madise, hosted a two-day workshop in Tallinn to provide an overview of the contemporary challenges in the digital society. The event was co-funded by the IOI.



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IOI | IOI issues statement of support for the Ombudsman of Ecuador

On behalf of the IOI community, IOI President Peter Tyndall and IOI Secretary General Kräuter expressed their concerns regarding the current developments affecting the Office of the Ombudsman of the Republic of Ecuador and its current incumbent, Ombudsman Dr. Ramiro Rivadeneira Silva.



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World | UN Secretary-General welcomes applications for position of UN Ombudsman

The UN Secretary-General welcomes applications for the position of United Nations Ombudsman. In order to ensure a wide pool of candidates for this position, the Secretariat would welcome any applications to supplement the Secretary-General’s own search and consultations. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications must be sent to the Secretariat of the UN or to eosgapplications201712@un.org by 5 February 2018.



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México | Presentó CNDH ante la SCJN una acción de inconstitucionalidad

 La Comisión Nacional de los Derechos Humanos (CNDH) presentó ante la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación (SCJN) una acción de inconstitucionalidad contra distintos artículos de la Ley de Seguridad Interior (LSI) que generan la posibilidad de que se vulneren derechos humanos y libertades básicas reconocidas en favor de las y los mexicanos, además de afectar los gobernados en el diseño, equilibrio y facultades establecidas constitucionalmente entre la Federación y los estados, las instituciones, órganos del Estado y Poderes.



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Ombudsman Hong Kong TV series

China | Ombudsman Hong Kong presents TV drama series

The Ombudsman of Hong Kong invites IOI members to watch the TV drama series jointly produced by her Office and local TV station. These TV drama series, first of its kind, are based on actual complaint cases handled by the Office.



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Armenia | Human Rights Defender publishes reports on human rights situation

Over the last year, the Human Rights Defender of Armenia published various reports and legal analyses on its activities and the general human rights situation in 2016. A list of all available reports has now been completed, including documents available in English and/or French.



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Argentina | Recomendación sobre el funcionamiento de los CRD

El Procurador Penitenciario de la Nación emitió el pasado 5 de enero la recomendación N° 873 dirigida al Director Nacional del Servicio Penitenciario Federal con el propósito de requerir que se implemente un abordaje integral de los consumos problemáticos en contextos de encierro, en el cual la conducción de los Centros de Rehabilitación de Drogadependientes (CRD) se encuentre en manos de profesionales de la salud mental.



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Korea | E-People – the best communication channel to the government

On November 1, the ACRC announced that e-People was selected as an Excellent Administrative Service and inducted into the hall of fame, as one of the top 50 persons and services selected by citizens in the Ministry of the Interior and Safety(MOIS)’s 50th Anniversary Commemoration Event of Korea’s e-government.



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Australia | Inspector-General of Taxation reports into aspects of Pay As You Go instalments

The review into aspects of the Pay As You Go (PAYG) instalments system is the first Inspector-General of Taxation (IGT) review to be undertaken in direct response to insights drawn from the IGT’s complaint handling service. The IGT has recommended a number of improvements to the Australian Taxation Office's (ATO) taxpayer communication and guidance materials as well as internal staff education and support.



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La Defensora de Niñas, Niños y Adolescentes, Analía Colombo

Argentina | La Defensoría de Niñas, Niños y Adolescentes recibió a familia solidaria para escuchar su postura respecto de un caso crítico

La Defensora de Niñas, Niños y Adolescentes de Santa Fe Analía Colombo, recibió a Cristina Morla y Sergio Gigliotti, pareja que alojó durante casi dos años a un niño en el marco del programa provincial Familia Solidaria.



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Taiwan | Control Yuan recommends reverse mortgage program for seniors

Ten financial institutions in Taiwan are currently participating in a program focused on implementing the government's senior citizen reverse mortgage policy. An investigation of the Control Yuan has resulted in specific recommendations to the government for further improving the program.



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