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2021-03-18Ombudsman of Hong Kong announces the launch of two direct investigations
On 18 March 2021, the Ombudsman of Hong Kong, Ms Winnie Chiu, announced the launch of two direct investigations to examine the Government’s control of illicit fuelling activities as well as the Civil Aviation Department's regulation of paragliding activities.
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2021-03-16
Mokhammad Najih appointed as new Chairman of Ombudsman office
Parliament appointed Mr Mokhammad Najih as the new Chairman of the Office of the Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia. Mr Najih, who succeeds Prof. Rifai in the position as Chairman of the institution, assumed office on 22 February 2021 together with Vice-Chairman Bobby Hamzar Rafinus and nine Ombudsman colleagues, who were all appointed by Parliament for the term 2021-2026.
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2024-04-19
Ombudsman concludes Systemic Investigation into motor vehicle confiscation policy of the Police Force of Sint Maarten
Ombudsman Gwendolien Mossel has concluded the Systemic Investigation into the motor vehicle confiscation policy of KPSM. The Final Report was recently submitted to the Minister of Justice.
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2024-04-19
Staffs home refuses to refund care costs following Ombudsman investigation
A Staffordshire care provider has refused to refund a man’s estate after the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found it put too restrictive care in place for the last nine months of his life.
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2021-03-15
The President appreciated the timely compilation of the Federal Ombudsman’s annual report
President Dr. Arif Alvi has asked Wafaqi Mohtasib (Federal Ombudsman), Syed Tahir Shahbaz, to further strengthen the Institution of Ombudsman by using modern technology to effectively and efficiently redress the complaints against the maladministration of government agencies.
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2024-04-18
Cuarenta años defendiendo los derechos de las personas
El Invernadero del parque de la Ciutadella acogió el 16 de abril de 2024 el acto de celebración del cuarenta aniversario de la aprobación de la Ley del Síndic de Greuges de Cataluña. El evento, en el que participaron más de doscientas cincuenta personas, contó con la presencia de numerosas personalidades del país, como el presidente de la Generalitat, la presidenta del Parlamento, varios consejeros, el defensor del pueblo de España, el exsíndic de greuges, Rafael Ribó, y representantes de entidades sociales.
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2024-04-18
Ombudsman saves Toronto man $20,000 in Hydro dispute
Toronto Ombudsman Kwame Addo says Toronto Hydro acted unfairly by holding a property owner responsible for approximately $20,000 worth of repairs to a hydro vault it never told him he owned. Ombudsman Addo launched the investigation after receiving a complaint from Mr. A., who purchased a unit in a Toronto plaza in 1980.
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2024-04-18
El Defensor del Pueblo ha entregado los premios de la XIX Edición del Concurso de Dibujo sobre los Derechos Humanos
El 15 de abril de 2024 el Defensor del Pueblo, Ángel Gabilondo, entregó los premios de la XIX Edición del Concurso de Dibujo sobre Derechos Humanos Defensor del Pueblo, en un acto celebrado en la sede de la institución. En esta edición participaron 2.237 escolares -1.335 alumnos de Primaria, 867 de Secundaria y 62 Educación Especial- procedentes de 152 centros, y resultaron ganadores siete dibujos.
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2024-04-18
Meeting of Public Defender’s Consultative Council for Monitoring Promotion, Protection and Implementation of CRPD
On 15 April 2024, the Consultative Council of the Public Defender of Georgia for Monitoring the Promotion, Protection and Implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities held its 35th session. The meeting of the Consultative Council of the Public Defender was held within the framework of the EU-funded project "Support to the Public Defender’s Office of Georgia".
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2021-03-10
Story of a person who crossed the border of Lithuania: actions equivalent to detention, hunger and harsh behavior
The shocking story of the experience of a person who crossed the border of Lithuania reached the Seimas Ombudsman Augustinas Normantas: “I was detained while trying to obtain asylum and did not get an explanation for what reasons my freedom was restricted”. According to the person, the compulsory isolation procedure was more reminiscent of detention, since he was not provided with information in the language he could understand and his requests to isolate in a chosen place of residence were not taken into account.
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2021-03-09
Inégalités d’accès aux droits et discriminations en France
Pour éclairer et alerter sur la situation de l’accès aux droits en France, le Défenseur a publié deux ouvrages aux éditions La documentation française. Cette nouvelle collection intitulée Les enquêtes du Défenseur des droits propose un ouvrage en deux tomes : Inégalités d’accès aux droits et discriminations en France.
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2021-03-08
Seoul Metropolitan Government Citizens' Ombudsman Commission celebrates 5th Anniversary
This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Seoul Metropolitan Government Citizens' Ombudsman Commission since it was launched for the first time among local governments of Republic of Korea in February 2016 as an independent collegiate administrative agency. As an ombudsman organization, the commission is responsible for monitoring the municipal administration and protecting the rights and interests of our valued citizens.
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2021-03-08
OSCE Guide on Understanding Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes
Intolerance against Muslims in any form — be it violence, discrimination, harassment or online abuse — has a detrimental effect on the lives of Muslim individuals and communities. This Guide, published by the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights of the Organization for Secutiry and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), is designed to aid governments in their actions on preventing and combating hate crimes.
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2024-04-12
El Yuan de Control insta a los Gobiernos a trabajar de manera conjunta para acelerar la construcción de viviendas sociales
Para lograr la justicia en materia de vivienda, el Yuan de Control insta a los Gobiernos central y local a trabajar de manera conjunta para acelerar la construcción de viviendas sociales.
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2024-04-12
Recommendations not implemented: Addressing inconsistencies in pre-retirement leave for detailed public officers
Pursuant to Article 22(4) of the Ombudsman Act, the Parliamentary Ombudsman, Judge Emeritus Joseph Zammit McKeon, submitted two reports to the House of Representatives in relation to two complaints on inconsistencies in pre-retirement leave for detailed Public Officers.
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2024-04-12
The Ombudsperson met the Children’s Assembly of the Capital
The Ombudsperson, Naim Qelaj, hosted the Children’s Assembly of the Capital, a legitimate body representing children in decision-making at the local level, which is an environment where the freedoms and rights of children are constantly promoted.
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2024-04-12
Ombudswoman Submits 2023 Annual Report to the Croatian Parliament
On 29 March 2024, Ombudswoman, Tena Šimonović Einwalter, submitted a new annual report to the Croatian Parliament. The Ombudswoman’s report for 2023 provides an analysis and assessment of the human rights situation in Croatia, as well as 147 recommendations.
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2021-03-02
Commissioners of CCAC and ICAC meet by videoconferencing
Recently, the Commissioner of the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) of Macao, Chan Tsz King, and the Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) of Hong Kong, Simon Peh Yun-lu, held a meeting through videoconferencing and exchanged views on the works of integrity building of Macao and Hong Kong. According to Chan Tsz King, Macao and Hong Kong will hold their own election for legislative members this year and many challenges are lying ahead of them due to factors such as the pandemic.
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2021-03-02
Citizens right to free and fair elections
With the election period drawing near, the Office draws attention to various developments causing concern with regard to the individual’s right to properly participate in the forthcoming political elections. Some of these developments include village council activities that may be discriminatory or coercive of the individual in their effect; and campaign committees influencing voters’ preference by unscrupulous means including bribery.
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2021-03-02
Defensoría del Pueblo exige disponer recursos para la atención integral de los pueblos indígenas frente al COVID-19
Entre el año 2020 y el 25 de febrero de 2021, el Minsa reportó un total de 29 491 personas indígenas contagiadas con COVID-19.