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2011-03-14AOMF has new website
The Association of Ombudsmen and Mediators of La Francophonie (AOMF) has launched a new website on which it informs about its mission of promoting knowledge of the role of Ombudsman and Mediator in La Francophonie and to encourage the development of independent institutions of mediation in the French-speaking space.
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2011-03-14
Rights of Minority communities
Minority communities in Hungary have had great expectations about the new Parliament elected in April 2010. They were hoping that the two-third majority of the governing political forces would pass the legislation vital for their interests that had not been adopted for years due to the lack of political consent.
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2011-03-15
I.O.I. Europe launches new website
The European Region of the I.O.I. presents its new website that focuses on member institutions and current activities in the region.
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2011-03-17
APOR Conference in Taipei
The Control Yuan of the Republic of China is going to host the 26th Australasian and Pacific Ombudsman Conference of the I.O.I. in Taipei, March 23 – 26, 2011.
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2011-03-18
Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights took part in 16th session of the UN Human Rights Council
The Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Ms. Nina Karpachova took part in the ongoing 16th session of the UN Human Rights Council. On 9 March 2011 the Ombudsman made an oral statement at the Annual full-day meeting on the rights of the child focused on children who live and work in the street.
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2011-03-21
FRA and European Court of Human Rights launch Handbook on European non-discrimination law
On 21 March 2011, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) and the European Court of Human Rights launched a jointly produced Handbook on European non-discrimination law, at a seminar for legal practitioners hosted by the Court, in Strasbourg.
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2011-03-21
the Parliament drafts and debates a new Constitution – changes in the ombudsman system?
According to the draft the future Hungarian constitution will contain new elements for the ombudsman institution which are both symbolic and substantive.
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2010-12-07
l'administration de l'UE réagit positivement à la plupart des critiques et suggestions
Le Médiateur européen, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, a reçu une réponse positive des institutions de l'UE dans plus de 80% des cas dans lesquels il a émis une critique ou une suggestion en 2009. C'est ce que montre une nouvelle étude sur le suivi donné, par les institutions de l'UE, aux remarques critiques et complémentaires faites par le Médiateur.
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2011-03-18
African Ombudsman Research Centre opens in South Africa
On 15 March 2011 the African Ombudsman Research Centre of the African Ombudsman and Mediators Association (AOMA) was launched by South African President Jacob Zuma at the University of Kwazulu-Natal in Durban, South Africa. Find a full report of I.O.I. Regional Vice-President Adv. John R. Walters here.
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2011-03-21
Joint statement on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
In a joint statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Nils Muiznieks, Chair of the Council of Europe’s European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI); Morten Kjaerum, Director of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA); and Janez Lenarčič, Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), strongly condemned manifestations of racism and related intolerance.
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2010-11-17
Médiateur Delevoye new CESE President
The French Ombudsman Jean-Paul Delevoye was elected President of the Economic and Social Council CESE (Conseil Economique, Social et Environnemental).
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2011-03-22
Special Report on the Kidnapping of Migrants in Mexico
The vulnerable situation in which migrants find themselves is of extreme measure, particularly, in cases of kidnappings which violate personal dignity and the rights that such dignity implies. This report aims to provide information on the current situation of migrant kidnappings as well as to evaluate the methods of raising awareness and prevention that are in place.
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2011-03-23
Report "Access to Justice"
Today, on 23 March 2011, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) released its report 'Access to justice in Europe: an overview of challenges and opportunities'.
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2011-03-25
New Ombudswoman takes office
On 3 March 2011, the House of Representatives (Parliament) of Cyprus approved the Ministerial Council's proposal that Ms Eliza Savvidou be the next Commissioner for Administration (Ombudsman) of Cyprus.
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2011-03-22
Annual Report 2010
The Mediator of the French Republic, which will replace the Defender of Rights, presented its latest annual report to the President of the Republic 21 March 2011.
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2011-03-24
I.O.I. President opens 26th APOR conference
On 23 March 2011 I.O.I. President and New Zealand Chief Ombudsman Beverley Wakem opened the 26th Australasian and Pacific Ombudsman Conference of the I.O.I. in Taipei that was hosted by the Control Yuan of Taiwan. The opening remarks are now online.
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2011-03-03
Nouveau Défenseur des Droits de l’Homme
Karen Andreasyan a été élu Défenseur des Droits de l’Homme le 2 mars 2011. Sa nomination a été appuyée par une majorité parlementaire.
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2011-03-03
Nuevo Defensor de los Derechos Humanos
El 2 de marzo de 2011 el Sr. Karen Andreasyan fue elegido nuevo Defensor de los Derechos Humanos de la República de Armenia por mayoría del Parlamento.
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2011-04-05
South Tyrol Ombudswoman Volgger at Council of Europe congress
The South Tyrol Ombudswoman and President of the EOI Burgi Volgger emphasized in her contribution the role of regional Ombudspersons in debureaucratization and closeness to citizens.
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2011-04-05
Informal get-together on the occasion of FRA event in Vienna
I.O.I. Secretary General Peter Kostelka took the opportunity of the 4th Annual Meeting of NHRIs from EU Member States and several European countries, hosted by the European Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA), to invite representatives of participating I.O.I. member institutions to an informal get-together.
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