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2023-12-14Chief Ombudsman hosts Māori King
New Zealand has a substantial indigenous population, the Māori people. The Ombudsman in New Zealand has been conscious that Māori have not always been well-served by the State and that there have been periods in New Zealand’s post-European history of unfairness and unreasonableness towards Māori.
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2023-12-14
BC independent oversight offices urge public consultation, legislative reform on use of artificial intelligence
Three oversight Officers of the Legislature are urging the BC government to expand its consultation on draft principles for the responsible use of artificial intelligence to members of the public in a letter to Minister of Citizens’ Services Lisa Beare. The ministry’s consultation is currently restricted to employees of the BC public service. The officers are also calling on government to ensure clear legislation is in place to protect the interest of British Columbians when AI is used.
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2023-12-14
Provincial Ombudsman Khyber Pakhtunkhwa successfully conducted second awareness campaign
After successfully conducting the first phase of awareness campaign under the IOI regional subsidy project, the IOI General Secretariat has extended the said project further under the IOI regional subsidy project and granted a subsidy grant worth 2,667/-€. A detailed plan of different activities was prepared for the proper utilization of this grant/amount.
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2023-12-14
Malawi Parliament passes Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill
On 7 December 2023, the Malawi Parliament passed the Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023 after close to one and half hours of scrutiny. This bill seeks to amend the Ombudsman Act (Cap. 3:07) in order to clarify and strengthen the legal framework of the jurisdiction and mandate of the Ombudsman.
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2023-12-14
AOMA held its 7th General Assembly
The African Ombudsman and Mediators Association (AOMA) successfully concluded its 7th General Assembly in Kigali, Rwanda, from 27-29 November 2023. Themed "Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Mediation and Ombudsman Roles," this assembly was a pivotal forum for leaders and delegates from across Africa to engage in meaningful discussions regarding the evolving ethical considerations in mediation and Ombudsman services.
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2023-11-15Victorian Ombudsman - Ombudsman recommendations - fourth report - 2022
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2023-10-31
El Diputado del Común - Informe Anual - 2020 - ES
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2023-12-13
Defensor expone sobre Gardí Subdup en conferencia de Cambio Climático
El Defensor del Pueblo, Eduardo Leblanc González, participó de manera virtual el 4 de deciembre de 2023, en la conferencia de partes de cambio climático COP28 UAE, en la que tocó el tema: “Efecto del Cambio Climático en comunidades Insulares: El Ejemplo de Gardí Subdup, Panamá”.
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2023-04-28
AORC - Webinar invitation - Showcasing Sectoral Ombudsman - EN
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2023-07-25
Ombudsman Sint Maarten - Annual Report 2019 - EN
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2023-05-04
Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner - Annual Report 2022 - EN
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2023-05-04
Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner - Annual Report 2022 - EN
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2023-12-07
Règlement européen sur l’intelligence artificielle : la Défenseure des droits appelle à la nécessaire prise en compte des droits fondamentaux et du principe de non-discrimination
En avril 2021, la Commission européenne a publié une proposition de règlement sur l’intelligence artificielle (IA). Depuis, le Défenseur des droits et la Commission nationale consultative des droits de l’Homme ont respectivement apporté leurs contributions. Tous deux plaident pour la prise en compte des droits fondamentaux et du droit de la non-discrimination dans le cadre juridique en cours de négociation.
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2023-12-07
Jesús Maeztu reclama ante los poderes públicos cuidar la Institución lejos de las controversias políticas
El Defensor del Pueblo andaluz cumplió, el 1 de diciembre de 2023, 40 años como “voz de los sin voz” y su titular, Jesús Maeztu, llamó a la ciudadanía a “no asumir como normal lo inaceptable” como respuesta ante la pérdida o retroceso en el disfrute de los derechos sociales.
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2023-12-07
Meeting of Disability Advisory Board held in Debrecen by the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights of Hungary
Chaired by the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights of Hungary, Dr. Ákos Kozma, the meeting of the Disability Advisory Board, which consists of the representatives of the organisations active in various fields of disability in Hungary was held at the General Directorate of Disability of the Office of the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights of Hungary in Debrecen on 15 November 2023.
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2023-12-07
Tranquilisers instead of individual support: even such cases are encountered during the Defender’s visits to residential facilities for people with disabilities
The stories of two men with mental disabilities, recorded by employees of the Defender’s Office during their visits, illustrate a phenomenon, which has mostly been overlooked so far: some people with mental disabilities, especially those with challenging behaviour, receive high doses of tranquilisers. According to the Deputy Defender, this practice has to change. Behaviour is often the only possible form of communication for people who cannot otherwise make contact with others. It is therefore necessary that the latter understand the unmet needs behind the patient’s challenging behaviour and be able to respond accordingly. Tranquillisers must not be the first, let alone the only and permanent “solution”.
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2023-12-07
OmbudsPEI releases first annual report since creation of office
OmbudsPEI has tabled its first annual report, which highlights the creation, growth, work and statistics of the office’s first 14 months of operation.
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2023-12-07
Defensoría reporta ante la CIDH las protestas en rechazo a la minería
Una reunión con miembros de la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos en Washington D.C sostuvo una delegación de la Defensoría del Pueblo a fin de dar a conocer las posibles vulneraciones a los derechos humanos y la situación actual de las protestas sociales en Panamá, luego del fallo de la Corte Suprema de Justicia al declarar inconstitucional la Ley 406 sobre el contrato minero.
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2023-12-07
Ombudsman Punjab office celebrates International Children’s Day
Under the chairmanship of Major Azam Suleman Khan (Retd) (Hilal-i-Imtiaz), Hon’ble Ombudsman Punjab, the Office of Ombudsman Punjab (Pakistan) celebrated the International Children's Day with great enthusiasm. Chief Provincial Commissioner for Children, Ombudsman Punjab and senior officers of the Office were also present on the occasion.
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2023-12-07
L'Ombudsman nomme Carl Bouchard Commissaire aux services en francais de l'Ontario
Après une recherche approfondie à l'échelle nationale pour combler le poste de Commissaire aux services en français de façon permanente, l'Ombudsman Paul Dubé a annoncé le 4 décembre 2023 qu'il a nommé Carl Bouchard à ce poste.