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2020-10-14Ombudsman Hong Kong investigates Government’s arrangements for outside interpretation services
The Ombudsman of Hong Kong, China, Ms Winnie CHIU, announced the launch of a direct investigation to probe Government’s arrangements for engaging outside interpretation services.
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2020-10-12
Meet the new Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson
Mr. François Boileauis the third person appointed to the position of Canada’s Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson. Prior to this nomination, Mr. Boileau was the French Language Services Commissioner as an independent Officer of the Ontario Legislative Assembly from 2007 to 2019.
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2024-02-01
Public Defender introduces new Deputy Public Defender
On 29 January 2024, Public Defender Levan Ioseliani presented a new Deputy Public Defender of Georgia. Irine Chikhladze will coordinate and supervise the activities of the Department of Children's Rights, Gender Department, Department of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Equality Department and Regional Division of the Public Defender's Office.
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2024-02-01
Deputy Ombudsman in National Assembly on the position of older people from the findings of the institution of the Ombudsman
On 24 January 2024, Deputy Ombudsman, Dr Dijana Možina Zupanc, participated in a meeting of the Committee on Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Disability, at which the issue of older people, primarily in retirement homes was discussed. She presented the basic findings recorded by the institution of the Ombudsman while considering complaints connected to older people, about which it also warns the competent authorities and reports to the National Assembly.
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2024-02-01
Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques 2024 : La Défenseure des droits va enquêter sur les risques d’atteintes aux droits et libertés
Alertée par les associations, membres de son comité d’entente Précarité, et par voie de presse, la Défenseure des droits, Claire Hédon, a décidé de se saisir d’office de risques d’atteintes aux droits et libertés ainsi que d’éventuelles situations de discrimination dans le contexte de la préparation et de l’organisation des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques qui se tiendront à Paris à l’été 2024.
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2024-02-01
Ombudsman Sindh urges the Government to eliminate the non-functional one room schools
While discussing the implementation status of the recommendations on the study "Issues of girls' education in Sindh", the Ombudsman Sindh urged the Government of Sindh to eliminate the non-functional one-room schools and to construct community-based low cost primary schools to provide equal education.
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2024-02-01
Corruption perception results: NZ must be more open, says Chief Ombudsman
The Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says New Zealand must be even more open and direct if it is to improve its ranking as one of the least corrupt countries in the world. The just-released 2023 Transparency International Corruption Perception Index shows New Zealand has slipped to 3rd place on 85 points, after being ranked 2nd equal with Finland on 87 points in 2022.
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2024-02-01
Bridging the gap and forging connections
January 2024 marks Kevin Brezinski’s one-year anniversary in office since he began as Alberta Ombudsman and Public Interest Commissioner. In an interview, the Ombudsman speaks about his time in these two important roles and his plans for the future.
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2024-02-01
Defensoría del Pueblo: falta de interés de alcaldes impide funcionamiento de instancias de lucha contra violencia hacia las mujeres en Pasco
Al estar próximos a finalizar el primer mes del año, la oficina de la Defensoría del Pueblo en Pasco exhortó al Gobierno Regional de Pasco a retomar el trabajo de las instancias de concertación de lucha contra la violencia hacia las mujeres e integrantes del grupo familiar. Mediante este pedido, se busca evitar repetir lo ocurrido en el 2023, en que la actividad de estos grupos de trabajo fue mínima, lo que dificultó la reducción de los índices de violencia en esta región.
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2024-02-01
Séguéla: Première Réunion du Comité de veille et de suivi de la situation de la cohésion sociale
La première réunion pour l’année 2024 du Comité de veille et de suivi de la situation de la cohésion sociale du Médiateur de la République du département de Séguéla, s’est tenue, le mercredi 24 janvier 2024, à la salle du Conseil de la Préfecture de Séguéla.
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2024-02-01
Es fundamental mantener vigente el objetivo de la Ley de Acceso de las Mujeres a una Vida Libre de Violencia de la Ciudad de México
La CDHCM reconoce que existe un marco normativo adecuado para abordar de manera integral la violencia de género y garantizar la justicia para las personas afectadas por esta problemática; no obstante, aún queda un largo camino para cumplirla a cabalidad y será un desafío mantenerla actualizada con los más altos estándares de derechos humanos que se desarrollan a nivel global.
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2020-10-09
Le Conseil d’administration de l’AOMF en vidéoconférence fait le point sur 2020-2021
Vendredi 2 octobre, le Conseil d’administration de l’Association des Ombudsmans et Médiateurs de la Francophonie (AOMF) s’est réuni en visioconférence. Il y a accueilli sa nouvelle secrétaire générale, Claire Hédon, Défenseure des droits de la République française et rendu hommage au travail de Baba Akhib HAÏDARA, Médiateur de la République du Mali et Trésorier de l’AOMF dont le mandat se termine prochainement.
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2020-10-08
Queensland Ombudsman presents Annual Report 2019-20
The Office of the Queensland Ombudsman’s annual report for 2019-20 demonstrated how the work of the Office is improving public administration in Queensland. This year, the Office made 244 recommendations to public sector agencies to improve administrative practices and 100% of recommendations were accepted.
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2020-10-02
Remote media training for IOI members
Online learning and face-to-face training via videoconference. The IOI is pleased to offer its first online training course with a specific focus on media skills. Participants will learn how to approach media interviews with confidence and focus, how to manage difficult questions and how to bring across key messages. The training will be held on 19 November 2020 and is directed specifically at office holders or their respective media spokespersons. Registration is now open!
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2020-09-30
Pandemic worsens Roma and travellers poverty and discrimination
The Coronavirus pandemic hit Roma and Travellers particularly hard, shows a new bulletin from the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA).
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2020-09-30
La Défenseure des droits a participé au séminaire de la Commission européenne contre le racisme et l'intolérance (ECRI)
La Défenseure des droits, Claire Hédon, a participé ce lundi au séminaire de la Commission européenne contre le racisme et l'intolérance (ECRI) sur le thème : «Unir nos forces pour communiquer le message de l’égalité et de la diversité».
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2020-09-29
Ombudsman releases access to government information survey
The Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier states that too many New Zealanders are still unaware of their rights to request information from Ministers, government agencies, and councils despite a growing thirst for information by the public.
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2020-09-28
Ombudsman holds first online outreach event
Ombudsman Peter Tyndall and his team held a virtual regional “visit” to the Sligo Roscommon Leitrim area between 4 and 11 September 2020. As part of its annual outreach programme the office usually holds complaint clinics, engages with public representatives and the providers of public services located in a particular county.
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2024-01-25
In Focus: Machinery of government changes and maladminstration risks
The NSW Ombudsman has released a short paper looking at some maladministration risks that can arise in the context of Machinery of Government changes, and how these risks can be mitigated.
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2024-01-25
CNESST : traiter les cas exceptionnels de manière exceptionnelle
Un accidenté du travail porte plainte contre la Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST) qui complique ses démarches pour obtenir un remboursement.