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2022-07-21BC Ombudsperson renews call for oversight of municipal jails in RCMP policed communities
In the wake of a recent investigation by the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) into a case that identified serious concerns about the conduct of a civilian jail guard who failed to provide adequate care to a man in custody, the British Columbia (BC) Ombudsperson is renewing calls for independent oversight of jail guards in municipalities policed by the RCMP.
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2022-07-20ENNHRI Report on strengthening human rights accountability at borders
The European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) recently published a report on “Strengthening Human Rights Accountability at Borders”. The report builds on the findings of a previous report, which identified and analysed the underlying causes of gaps in human rights accountability at borders.
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2022-07-20Webinar on “Document storing and archiving” - video recording now available
Document storing and archiving has been identified in an ongoing needs assessment as one of the training priorities required by African Ombudsman. In responding to this need, the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC) held a webinar on the matter. Speaker contributions are now available and you are invited to watch the video recording of the webinar.
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2022-09-0636. Reporte Semanal de “Derechos Humanos en Perspectiva Internacional” (del 26 de agosto al 1 de septiembre de 2022)
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2022-07-19EU Fundamental Rights Agency shares Civil Society Report 2022
The European Union’s Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) shares its newly published report on “Europe's civil society: still under pressure – Update 2022”. The report focuses on the key role civil society plays in fostering a rule of law culture. It cites good practice examples from across the EU.
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2022-07-19Statement on independence of Public Protector South Africa
The Public Protector South Africa, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, was suspended from office on 9 June 2022. The Public Protector has been a loyal and respected contributor to the IOI and its work for many years. The IOI therefore publishes a statement to voice its concern that any hearings in the National Assembly are conducted in fairness and in line with international standards.
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2022-07-1829. Reporte semanal “Derechos humanos en perspectiva internacional”
Les hacemos llegar el 29. Reporte Semanal 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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2022-07-18New report sees NHRIs hold up a mirror to the rule of law situation in Europe
For the third year in a row, National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) from around Europe have reported on challenges in the rule of law landscape in their countries. At the same time, they highlight NHRI actions to safeguard the rule of law and address recommendations to state authorities and European policy makers. These insights are compiled in ENNHRI’s third annual report on the state of the rule of law in Europe.
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2022-07-18Resolving complaints by conciliation at the Victorian Ombudsman
The Victorian Ombudsman's recently launched conciliation function offers Victorian public organisations (including local government councils) and complainants an efficient and meaningful alternative in resolving their complaints. The Ombudsman has been very pleased with the initial feedback received, as the office looks to promote conciliation as a valuable resolution tool in the future.
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2022-07-18Esther Giménez-Salinas toma posesión como Síndica de Greuges de Cataluña
Esther Giménez-Salinas ha tomado posesión del cargo de Síndica de Greuges en un acto que ha tenido lugar en el Palacio del Parlamento de Cataluña. Giménez-Salinas fue elegida por el Parlamento de Cataluña el pasado 30 de junio, con 91 votos a favor y 39 en contra.
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2022-07-15Rafael Ribó concludes his mandate as Catalan ombudsman
Rafael Ribó was elected síndic for the first time in July 2004 and was re-elected in 2010. Ribó has been a member of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) since 2006, holding various positions.
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2022-07-15The Ombudsman’s June 2022 News Summary
The Ombudsman's Office of Latvia has recently published its June 2022 News Summary containing news articles on the office's work on children's rights, education for students and non-discrimination in job advertisements.
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2022-09-02Summary of the work of the Human Rights Ombudsman - 2021
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2022-10-21British Columbia Ombudsperson publishes Annual Report 2021/22
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2022-07-14State Comptroller and Ombudsman presents Ombudsman Annual Report for the year 2021 to the Knesset (Israeli parliament)
On 21.6.2022, the State Comptroller and Ombudsman, Mr. Matanyahu Englman, presented to the Speaker of the Knesset (Israeli parliament) Annual Report 48 for the year 2021.
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2022-10-2060th Anniversary of the Office of the Ombudsman of New Zealand
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2021-10-29Protecteur du Citoyen du Québec - Rapport spécial sur l'accès à l'hébergement pour les personnes âgées ( Oct 2021 )
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2022-07-13Hong Kong Ombudsman publishes Annual Report 2021-2022
The Ombudsman, Ms Winnie Chiu, presented to the public today (13 July) the 2021-22 Annual Report of her Office, emphasising its role as a bridge between the public and public organisations.
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2022-07-13Greek Ombudsman publishes Special Report on Returns of third country nationals
The small number of forced returns and the constant detention of third country nationals in police detention cells instead of Pre-removal centres, are stressed in the Greek Ombudsman’s Special report on Returns in 2021.
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2022-08-31International Conference - Rights of Older Persons and Role of Ombudsman and Mediator Institutions (Tbilisi, 27 September 2022) - Practical Information