The University of Applied Sciences Vienna (FH Campus Wien) has conducted a study on the role of Ombudsman institutions in the context of the growing digitalization of public services worldwide, to which IOI members contributed by filling in an online survey and by participating in interviews.

Prof.(FH) Dr. Julia Dahlvik, the researcher behind this study, has now published a first article on her preliminary findings in a scientific journal and also featured in a podcast episode of the "Law in Action" podcast. To access the article and podcast episode, kindly click here.

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The Province of Nova Scotia has appointed Christine Brennan as Ombudsman. Ms. Brennan is an experienced leader who most recently served as acting Ombudsman. The appointment, for a term of five years, is effective immediately.

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Les hacemos llegar el 58. 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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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Ombudsman received a regional subsidy by the IOI. To access the report on the results achieved from the first session of the IOI regional subsidy project, kindly click here. 

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The Alberta Ombudsman, Kevin Brezinski, met with the African Canadian Civic Engagement Council (ACCEC) on 15 February 2023. The organization is a national public affairs organization that promotes and strengthens opportunities for African, Caribbean, Black and Racialized Communities.

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Le Comité des droits de l’enfant de l’ONU sanctionne la France pour l’absence de protection d’un mineur non accompagné qui se trouvait à la rue. Le Défenseur des droits, qui est mécanisme de suivi indépendant de l’application de la CIDE en France et garant du respect des droits de l’enfant protégé par cette Convention, est intervenu dans la procédure.

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On 6 February 2023, the Attorney-General tabled the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s report on agencies' compliance with the Crimes Act 1914.

 

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The Ombudsman's Office of Latvia has recently published its January 2023 News Summary containing news articles on its call for a review of the amount of child maintenance paid by the State, 11 urgent issues for the Parliament to consider, or the accessibility of banking services for people with physical, sensory, and mental impairments.

 

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The Ombudsman, Ms Winnie Chiu, held a press conference on 16 February 2023 to announce the results of two direct investigations.

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Le Médiateur de la République, Monsieur Demba Kandji, a effectué, le mercredi 08 février 2023, une visite auprès du Garde des Sceaux, Ministre de la Justice, le Professeur Ismaila Madior Fall.

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El 8 de febrero 2023, la Síndica de Greuges de Cataluña y el Síndic de Greuges de Barcelona han hecho su primera atención presencial conjunta en la ciudad de Barcelona. 

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Addressing a widely attended Press Conference on the occasion of the 40th year of the establishment of the Ombudsman institution in Pakistan, Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi, the Federal Ombudsman, stated that the institution of Ombudsman has evolved over the years and is recognized today as an essential feature of every modern democratic society.

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