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International Ombudsman Institute

Fri, 6 November 2020

Ombudsman News 43/2020

Fri, 6 November 2020

Ombudsman News 43/2020





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ISRAEL-IOI | International webinar on Covid-19 and the Ombudsman – registration link now available

Would you like to hear how other Ombudspersons are coping with the coronavirus crisis? The State Comptroller and Ombudsman of Israel and the IOI invite you to participate in an international webinar on the theme: “Covid-19 and the Ombudsperson - Rising to the Challenge of a Pandemic” on 24 November 2020. Register for the webinar is now open; read more for the registration link.



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UK | Continuing Healthcare – getting it right first time

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman published an insight report on complaints it has received about NHS Continuing Healthcare (NHS CHC) on Wednesday 4 November. The objective of this report is to support those on the frontline of NHS CHC to learn from mistakes, improve quality, and consistently apply national guidance to deliver care packages that meet people’s needs.



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AUSTRALIA | More work needed to reduce child deaths in NSW

A new report shows where progress has been made by NSW Government and non-government agencies over the last 12 months in implementing measures aimed to prevent child deaths.



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Muertes bajo custodia durante la pandemia

ARGENTINA | Nuevo informe sobre muertes bajo custodia durante la pandemia

La Procuración Penitenciaria de la Nación (PPN) publicó el tercer reporte sobre fallecimientos en prisión en el marco de la pandemia por el COVID-19. 17 personas privadas de la libertad alojadas en el Servicio Penitenciario Federal fallecieron a causa de esta enfermedad.



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ESPAÑA | El Consejo General del Poder Judicial recibe los Informes Anuales 2018 y 2019 de la Diputación del Común

Celebrada una videoconferencia entre el presidente del CGPJ, el Diputado del Común, la presidenta del Observatorio contra la Violencia Doméstica y de Género y la adjunta Especial de Igualdad



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SPSO Annual Report

UK | Scottish Public Services Ombudsman presents Annual Report 2019-20

The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman presents the main achievements, challenges and activities of the SPSO over 2019-20. This Annual Report gives you a flavour of performance, which is explained in detail in the remainder of the report.



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Argentina | Nueva sala de formación en la Defensoría del Pueblo de la Provincia de Santa Fe

La sala está ubicada en el nuevo edificio de la Defensoría del Pueblo y fue bautizada en reconocimiento a las funciones que desempeñó la Dra María Bressa, quien formó parte de la institución desde su creación llegando a ser directora General.



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Memorandum of Intent on the Establishment of the South East Asian Ombudsman Forum (SEAOF)

Thailand | Chief Ombudsman signed Memorandum of Intent on establishment of South East Asian Ombudsman Forum (SEAOF)

On Wednesdays, October 28th 2020 at the Office of the Ombudsman, Thailand, Chief Ombudsman, General Viddhavat Rajatanun signed the Memorandum of Intent on the Establishment of the South East Asian Ombudsman Forum (SEAOF). On the auspicious signing ceremony, Ombudsman, Mr. Somsak Suwansujarit, accompanied by the Executives of Office of the Ombudsman, Thailand was the witnesses of the significant milestone.



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SERBIA | Local governments to allocate funds to improve the position of LGBTI persons

Local governments should explicitly include LGBTI people in their action plans, prescribe measures to improve their position and allocate appropriate budget funds for those activities, Deputy Protector of Citizens for Gender Equality Ms. Jelena Stojanović said.



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AMÉRICA LATINA | Reporte semanal “Derechos humanos en perspectiva internacional”

Les hacemos llegar el reporte semanal “Derechos humanos en perspectiva internacional”, elaborado por el Programa de Observación y Asistencia para el Fortalecimiento Institucional 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.



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Argentina | La Defensoría del Pueblo de la Nación junto a UNICEF difunden consejos para gestionar la Huella Digital

La Defensoría del Pueblo de la Nación conjuntamente con UNICEF Argentina están llevando a cabo la Campaña Huella Digital, que consiste en consejos para gestionar la información personal que se comparte en las redes.



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Review meeting on CRPD report

TAIWAN | Control Yuan protects the rights of persons with disabilities

Members of the Control Yuan (CY) National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) were invited by the Social and Family Affairs Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare, to attend a review meeting on the 2nd State Report of Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).



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PAKISTAN | Federal Ombudsman shows concern over thousands of pending complaints against Ehsaas programme

The Federal Ombudsman, Syed Tahir Shahbaz has shown great concern over thousands of pending complaints against Ehsaas Programme in the Benazir Income Support Programme(BISP) and directed to resolve all pending complaints within 60 days and submit report.



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