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2020-06-17Office of the State Comptroller and Ombudsman plays prominent role during coronavirus crisis
To date, the Office of the Ombudsman has received over 1,200 complaints relating to the coronavirus crisis. 79% of the complaints in which the investigation has been completed were found justified or were rectified.
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2019-06-19
Nova Scotia Appeal Court upholds power of ombudsman's office
Nova Scotia's highest court has reaffirmed the power of the provincial ombudsman's office to investigate allegations against government departments and agencies. In a decision, the Appeal Court ruled the Ombudsman's office has the authority to receive unredacted records from the Department of Health and Wellness, after the province had objected to releasing the documents in full.
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2020-06-18
Ombudsman's Office informs about work in the field of fight against poverty
The Ombudsman of the Republic of Latvia Juris Jansons has already submitted five applications to the Constitutional Court on the unconstitutionality of the amount of several state-determined benefits to vulnerable groups in the fight against poverty. Ombudsman Mr. Juris Jansons pointed out that poverty causes social exclusion, therefore it is the duty of a socially responsible state to create a social assistance system that ensures a dignified standard of living and allows a person to fully integrate into society.
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2018-01-03
New Portuguese Ombudsman took office
Maria Lúcia Amaral was elected, by the Parliament, as the Portuguese Ombudsman on October 20th 2017 and took office on November 2nd the same year.
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2018-05-24
New Director for the Ombudsman’s Office
The State Comptroller and Ombudsman of Israel, Judge (Ret.) Joseph H. Shapira, has selected Dr. Esther Ben-Haim, or Esti as she is called by her peers, to be the new Director of the Ombudsman’s Office. Her nomination been approved by the State Audit Committee of the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) in November of 2017.
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2021-05-14IOI and others - Joint statement in support of the Office of the Polish Commissioner for Human Rights - EN
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2020-05-22
Office of the Ombudsman presents webinar on NPM in action during COVID-19
The impact of COVID-19 has drastically affected the way National Preventative Mechanisms monitor places of detention under the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture. In a webinar, which will take place on 27 May 2020, the Ombudsman of New Zealand invites participants to discuss the challenges of monitoring places of detention during the COVID-19 lockdown.
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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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2021-05-14
IOI and others - Joint statement in support of the Office of the Polish Commissioner for Human Rights - PL
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2019-10-24
Increase in complaints shows continuing relevance of Ombudsman office to Victorians
Complaints to the Victorian Ombudsman increased by 14% over the past year, while the number of protected disclosure (whistleblower) matters looked into has tripled since 2015.
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2025-11-07
Ombudsman Mauritius - News release - Commemoration of Ombuds Day 2025 - Working Session with Public Officers - EN
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2020-12-17
Effectiveness of Joint Office for Investigation of Water Seepage Complaints in Handling Water Seepage Reports (Executive Summary)
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2018-07-10
Ombudsman’s Office mourns death of Gov. Robert Ray
Staff of the Iowa Office of Ombudsman are saddened by news of the death of former Governor Robert Ray, who established the ombudsman’s office in 1970 as a way to make government more accountable and responsive to the citizens it serves.
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2020-09-23
Ombudsman inspection leads to pre-trial investigation at social care home with director being removed from office
During the inspection performed by the Human Rights Division of the Seimas Ombudsmen’s Office, a man with special needs was found illegally imprisoned at Skemai Social Care Home in Rokiškis district, where he spent two weeks behind bars.
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2019-09-09
Ombudsman proposes collaboration with State Migration Service and IOM country office
The Ombudsman of Azerbaijan received the Chief of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Mission to Azerbaijan Mr. Vladimir Giorgiyev.
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2018-05-24
20-year anniversary of the Ombudsman’s Office
For the occasion of the establishment of the institution, on 30 May, 2018, the Ombudsman of the Republic of Macedonia will formally mark the anniversary of the institution in the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia. The holding of this event is under the auspices of the President of the Government of the Republic of Macedonia.
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2018-07-12
Ombudsman’s Office conducts week to fight against torture
The Office of the People`s Advocate (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Moldova conducted a week on fight against torture from 25 – 29 June 2018, on the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.
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2018-01-30
New Commissioner of Official Languages takes office
Raymond Théberge took office as Commissioner of Official Languages on January 29, 2018. He has a PhD in linguistics from McGill University, a master’s degree in applied linguistics from the University of Ottawa and a bachelor’s degree in history from the Collège universitaire de Saint-Boniface. He held a number of leadership positions before coming to the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages, and he has significant experience with official language minority communities. He also has extensive experience in academia and has worked across Canada.
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2023-07-26
15. Breakout Session III: Mr Colin Neave - Multiple jurisdictions of Ombudsman Offices
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2016-09-14
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