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2019-02-11Annual Report 2017/2018
The IOI reviews another operational year and is pleased to inform its members about far-reaching developments and achievements in 2017/2018. It has been a busy year that saw the realization of many ambitious projects and the organization’s 40th anniversary.
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2019-02-13
Commissioner for Human Rights meets with IOI Secretary General
Dunja Mijatović, Human Rights Commissioner of the Council of Europe (CoE), paid a visit to Austrian Ombudsman and IOI Secretary General, Günther Kräuter, to discuss relevant human rights issues.
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2019-02-11
“Research Handbook on the Ombudsman” with foreword by IOI President
A new book edited by Marc Hertogh and Richard Kirkham brings together leading scholars and practitioners to discuss state-of-the-art-research on the 'ombudsman' institution. 'Research Handbook on the Ombudsman' illustrates how empirical research may contribute to a better understanding of the ombudsman in action.
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2019-02-11
Road collapse in Borba: Ombudsman calls on interested parties to submit compensation claims
The Ombudsperson, Maria Lúcia Amaral, asks the relatives of the five mortal victims of the collapse of Municipal Highway 255, which took place on November 19, 2018, in the Borba municipality, to file their compensation claims.
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2019-02-18
National Preventive Group of the Ombudsman visited a prison
Members of the National Preventive Group (NPG) against torture of the Ombudsman of Azerbaijan visited the prison in Gobustan under the Penitentiary Service of the Ministry of Justice.
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2019-02-18
Ombudsman determines illegal offer of law programmes for unaccredited private universities
Following a complaint lodged by Students from Blantyre International University (BIU) and Share World concerning the un-accreditation of the law programs by the National Council of Higher Education (NCHE), the Honorable Ombudsman Martha Chizuma has directed two Universities to stop offering the law program until all legal requirements are met.
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2019-02-18
Constitutional Court recognized automatic deprivation of means of communication in disciplinary cells unconstitutional
The Constitutional Court recognized unconstitutional the legal regulations stating the automatic (by default) deprivation of the contact with outside world of detainees and convicted persons transferred to the disciplinary cell, based on the application submitted by the Human Rights Defender. The Court stated June 5, 2019 as a deadline for the National Assembly and the Government, giving a possibility to correspond the challenged provisions to the requirements of the decision, otherwise they will be declared repealed.
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2019-02-19
Ombudsman Hong Kong announces results of two direct investigations
On 19 February 2019, Hong Kong Ombudsman Connie Lau announced the completion of two direct investigations, namely “Government’s support for non-Chinese speaking students” and “Government’s handling of two trees in front of Tang Chi Ngong Building of University of Hong Kong”.
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2019-02-19
Ombudsman publishes quarterly newsletter
The Office of the Ombudsman of Tonga published its Quarterly Newsletter, which covers the period from October – December 2018 and puts a specific focus on the Ombudsman’s outreach programmes to the youth.
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2019-01-21
Save the Date! AORC Mediation Training for African Ombudsman
The IOI, together with the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC) and the African Ombudsman and Mediators Association, is offering a mediation training for Ombudsman operating in the African region, in English and French. The training will take place in Durban, South Africa from 11 - 16 March 2019.
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2019-02-20
Victorian Ombudsman calls for improvements to reduce complaints about VicRoads
Victorians lodged more than 800 complaints about VicRoads with the Victorian Ombudsman last financial year, with many of the issues having serious financial, practical and emotional consequences for those involved.
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2019-02-22
IOI issues letter of support to Polish Human Rights Commissioner Adam Bodnar
The International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) is deeply concerned about reports that Adam Bodnar, Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of Poland faces a lawsuit in response to a statement he made on the topic of hate speech in Poland.
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2019-02-21
Greek Ombudsman celebrates 20th anniversary
The Greek Ombudsman, a constitutionally endorsed independent authority, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. More than 1.000.000 citizens who have come to contact with the services of the Authority throughout the years — according to the data held by the Ombudsman — are also celebrating with us.
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2019-02-22
20th Anniversary of the Greek Ombudsman
The Greek Ombudsman, Andreas Pottakis hosted a reception and conference in Athens from 20 - 22 February 2019 on the occassion of the 20th Anniversary of the Greek Ombudsman institution.
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2019-02-25
Ombudsman releases first plans for new child and youth mandate
Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé today outlined his plan for assuming the investigative functions of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth by May 1, as mandated by recent provincial legislation.
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2019-02-25
UN CAT calls to establish NHRI by increasing powers of the Ombudsman
The Czech Republic received the final recommendations of the UN Committee Against Torture (hereinafter the “Committee”) based on the examination of the Sixth Periodic Report of the Czech Republic evaluating the implementation of obligations under the UN Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. The Committee received five reports from NGOs and requested also a statement from the Ombudsman.
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2019-02-25
Control Yuan issued report on co-residence of the physically challenged in sheet-metal houses
The Control Yuan has issued a report calling for the New Taipei City Government, the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Health and Welfare to review the handling of the case last year of an illegal sheet-metal dwelling resided in by 18 wheelchair-bound individuals, and issuing advice on making improvements in related policy.
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2019-02-25
Taking the Ombudsman to the people
Through the Chilungamo Program, funded by the European Union, Office of the Ombudsman has in the previous week carried out a number of activities across the country aimed at ensuring that the capacity of citizens to demand transparency and accountability from duty bearers is enhanced.
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2019-02-27
Avoidable death of woman after multiple failings following routine hip operation
In December 2014, Mrs L went to a pre-operative assessment at the Trust ahead of her hip replacement surgery. Tests showed that she had high blood pressure and high levels of creatinine which indicated that her kidney function was impaired. A few days later, an anaesthetist checked these results and said that her hip operation could go ahead.
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2019-02-27
Victorian Ombudsman opens Geelong hub
Residents of Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast now have greater access to the services of the Victorian Ombudsman, with the organisation opening up a hub in Geelong one day per week, on a pilot basis.
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