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2024-06-13Public Protector releases a report on the investigations into administrative deficiencies relating to the processing of GBV related matters
On 4 June 2024, the Office of the Public Protector released a report on the investigations into administrative deficiencies relating to the processing of gender-based violence (GBV) related matters within the South African criminal justice system. The investigation emanates from the administrative challenges faced by the public, particularly women and children, in the South African criminal justice system identified by the Public Protector.
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2024-05-16
Office of the Ombudsman hails media freedom
The Office of the Ombudsman on May 4, 2024 joined the media fraternity in commemorating the World Press Freedom Day in Mangochi. Representing the Office of the Ombudsman, Principal Public Relations Officer Mandy Pondani said the media plays a crucial role in the work that the Office of the Ombudsman does which centers on holding government institutions accountable.
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2023-11-07Office of the Ombudsman of Malawi - "Woes of the Womb" by the Office of the Ombudsman of Malawi
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2024-03-14
Bilateral discussion between the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights and the Romanian People’s Advocate
Dr. Ákos Kozma, Commissioner for Fundamental Rights of Hungary, paid an official visit to Bucharest on 18 January 2024, where he had a meeting with the Romanian People’s Advocate, Ms. Renate Weber.
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2024-08-12Public Independent Conciliator of the North-West Region of Cameroon
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2024-11-15
Online course now open: "AI and Decision-Making Processes, Compliance with the Rights of Individuals" training seminar
The online learning platform for the 2-day training seminar "AI and Decision-Making Processes, Compliance with the Rights of Individuals," which was held in Tallinn, Estonia, on October 15-16, 2024, is now open! The platform includes all seminar presentations, key takeaways, and case studies to explore and work through. Kindly click here to get access to this online course.
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2024-05-31
2nd Italian Edition of the International Ombudsman Conference
The 2nd Italian Edition of the International Ombudsman Conference will be held on 12-13 September 2024, in Cassino (Italy). This event, strongly supported by Marino Fardelli, President of the National Coordination of Italian Civic Defenders and Civic Defender of the Lazio Region, as well as a member of the IOI Europe Board, represents an important opportunity for discussion and exchange of experiences.
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2023-11-17
The Greek Ombudsman investigates the Pylos shipwreck case
An independent investigation is initiated by the Greek Ombudsman on the Pylos shipwreck incident. The Ombudsman, Mr. Andreas Pottakis, addressed two letters to the Commandant of the Hellenic Coastguard requesting a thorough internal investigation on any acts or omissions by Coastguard officers in connection to the tragic incident of 14 June 2023.
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2023-11-16
MOU extension signed between the Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia and the Ombudsman of the Kingdom of Thailand
On 8 November 2023, Mr. Somsak Suwansujarit, Chief Ombudsman of the Kingdom of Thailand, and Mr. Mokhammad Najih, Chairman of the Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia, signed the extension of the Memorandum of Understanding on bilateral cooperation between the two sides in Yogyakarta, Republic of Indonesia.
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2024-11-07
Public Services Ombudsman for Wales publishes findings of its investigation on the administration of carers’ needs assessments
On 31 October 2024, the Ombudsman published the findings of the second ‘own initiative’ investigation, which focuses on the administration of carers’ needs assessments by 4 Local Authorities in Wales – Caerphilly County Borough Council, Ceredigion County Council, Flintshire County Council and Neath Port Talbot Council.
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2023-09-27
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2024-12-20
Senior Investigative Officer Samadia Lightbourne Attended Crucial Assembly and Seminar on Human Rights and Inequity in Latin America and the Caribbean
Ms. Samadia Lightbourne, Senior Investigative Officer for the Office of the Complaints Commission in the Turks and Caicos Islands, participated in the annual Assembly and Seminar of the Institutie of the Latin-American Ombudsman (ILO), held from December 4-6, 2024 in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil. The event, located at the confluence of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay, was graciously supported by Itaipú Binacional.
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2023-12-14
Annual Report on the activities of the National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture in 2022
On 18 December 2022, 20 years had passed since the adoption, by the UN General Assembly, of the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Thanks to the implementation of the OPCAT into the Polish legal system, the National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture has been operating in Poland for nearly 15 years already as part of the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights.
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2024-05-17
13th IOI World Conference inaugurated in The Hague
The 13th IOI world conference started on Wednesday, 15 May 2024 in The Hague. After giving his opening speech, His Majesty the King of the Netherlands revealed together with the future generation three paintings on the theme of the conference: working together for our tomorrow. This was followed by the speech of the keynote speaker, Ian Buruma, with the title: We Are the People: Citizenship, Identity and the Nation-State.
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2023-12-21
Ombudsman of the Republic of Angola Celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
As part of the celebrations of the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Ombudsman of the Republic of Angola addressed a message to all members of the AOMA and promoted an International Conference, under the theme: “Dignity, Freedom and Justice for all, in the countries of the CPLP”.
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2024-10-17
Release of the report, A shared future: A closer look at our official language minority communities
Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada Raymond Théberge released his report entitled A shared future: A closer look at our official language minority communities on 9 Oktober 2024. The report provides an overview of the current realities of official language minority communities, which are often on the front lines of official language challenges across Canada.
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2024-08-29
Case study: claims of unfair promotion practices in the armed forces of Malta
A Major in the Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) lodged a complaint after he was not promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel despite meeting the eligibility criteria. He claimed the selection process for the promotion was flawed and that he suffered an injustice as a result. The investigation by the Parliamentary Ombudsman of Malta examined the selection process used for promotions from Major to Lieutenant Colonel within the AFM.
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2024-04-26
Further details regarding the opening ceremony and call to register for breakout sessions at the IOI World Conference
The Host of the IOI World Conference is proud to announce that the 13th IOI World Conference will be opened by His Majesty King Willem Alexander on Wednesday 15 May. The opening ceremony will include the future generation and a celebrated Dutch key note speaker.
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2024-07-19
Reminder - Invitation to participate in a survey for the OPRAS project
The Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman and Professor Chris Gill (University of Glasgow) are conducting a joint research project examining the role of ombudspersons in the protection of refugees and asylum seekers (the OPRAS project). The corresponding survey, whose aim is to understand the work of ombudspersons in this area and to identify good practice, is still open until 27 September 2024. You can now also download the survey in Word format to facilitate its completion where more than one individual is completing it.
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2024-02-01
Ombudsman Sindh urges the Government to eliminate the non-functional one room schools
While discussing the implementation status of the recommendations on the study "Issues of girls' education in Sindh", the Ombudsman Sindh urged the Government of Sindh to eliminate the non-functional one-room schools and to construct community-based low cost primary schools to provide equal education.