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2024-12-20The Office of the State Comptroller and Ombudsman hosts a fruitful roundtable event to mark the publication of its special report on public service
On 27.11.2024, the Office of the State Comptroller and Ombudsman of Israel hosted a highly successful roundtable event to mark the publication of its special report on the topic of public service in public bodies. The report was tabled with the Israeli parliament (Knesset) on 26.11.2024.
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2024-12-19
La síndica ha comparecido dos informes ante la Comisión del Síndic del Parlamento de Cataluña
La síndica de greuges de Cataluña, Esther Giménez-Salinas, y el adjunto general, Jaume Saura, han comparecido el lunes, el 16 de diciembre de 2024, ante la Comisión del Síndic del Parlamento de Cataluña para debatir los informes Las cartas de servicio en Cataluña y La retirada del amianto en Cataluña.
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2024-12-19
Chief Ombudsman calls for Corrections to stop the way it is running Prisoners of Extreme Risk Unit
The Chief Ombudsman says the Department of Corrections must stop the way it’s running the Prisoners of Extreme Risk Unit (PERU) because the unit’s prisoners are being ill-treated. Peter Boshier has released a report that outlines serious concerns about human rights abuses at the unit which is based at Auckland Prison.
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2024-12-19
Successful completion of third phase of awareness campaign about role, responsibility and importance of Provincial Ombudsman
After successful completion of the 2nd phase of the project, the Hon'ble Provincial Ombudsman, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, decided to expand the awareness program throughout the province. Accordingly, different districts were visited for the purpose. So far, total 18 districts have been visited and awareness campaigns have been organized. This project has been sponsored by the IOI’s Regional Subsidy Programme.
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2025-01-10
The Ombudsman at 30: Celebrating three decades of service
This year, the Office of the Ombudsman of Malta will mark its 30th Anniversary since the enactment of the Ombudsman Act 1995. Kindly click here to read an article by Judge Emeritus Joseph Zammit McKeon, Parliamentary Ombudsman of Malta, announcing three events which will be organised this year to celebrate this anniversary.
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2024-12-13
Ombudsperson investigating province’s distribution of assistance cheques to most vulnerable British Columbians during Canada Post strike
The BC Ombudsperson is investigating the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction’s distribution of cheques intended for income and disability assistance clients during the current Canada Post strike. The Ombudsperson’s investigation was commenced after being advised by the ministry that as of the beginning of December 2024, thousands of November social assistance cheques were not yet delivered.
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2024-12-13
Sesenta municipios catalanes no disponen de plan de emergencias por inundación, a pesar del riesgo existente
La síndica de Greuges de Cataluña, preocupada por las afectaciones que puede tener el cambio climático en Cataluña, especialmente en las zonas inundables, en 2023 abrió una actuación de oficio. Se hizo un seguimiento del grado de cumplimiento de la obligación y recomendación de tener estos planes de emergencia municipales y, finalmente, se emitió una resolución para difundir sus resultados. De los 521 municipios que deberían tener obligatoriamente plan de emergencias por inundación, solo lo tienen 206 (el 39 %).
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2024-12-13
XV Asamblea y Seminario del Instituto Latinoamericano del Ombudsman - Defensorías del Pueblo (ILO)
Los días 4, 5 y 6 de diciembre se realizó la XV Asamblea y Seminario del Instituto Latinoamericano del Ombudsman-Defensorías del Pueblo (ILO) en la ciudad de Foz de Iguazú, Brasil.
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2024-12-06
La adjunta de infancia del Síndic de Greuges de Cataluña trasladó a la Administración cinco propuestas para mejorar el sistema de protección catalán
La adjunta para la defensa de los derechos de los niños y adolescentes, Aida C. Rodríguez, acompañada por personal asesor del área de infancia, trasladó el jueves a la Generalitat de Cataluña las cinco propuestas que un grupo de jóvenes que viven en centros del sistema de protección catalán ha elaborado para mejorarlo y adaptarlo a sus necesidades.
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2024-12-06
Provincial Ombudsperson Punjab Champions Anti-Harassment Measures in Educational Institutions across Punjab
In a series of unannounced visits to prominent educational institutions, Ombudsperson Punjab, Ms. Nabila Hakim Ali Khan, reinforced her commitment to ensuring a harassment-free environment for women. At King Edward Medical College, she evaluated the implementation and effectiveness of anti-harassment protocols. Her visit included interactions with faculty and staff to assess the institution’s adherence to preventive measures and policies safeguarding women.
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2024-12-06
DPU Advocates for Women Victims of Domestic Violence Accused of International Child Abduction
On Wednesday, 13 November, at the National Congress, the Federal Public Defenders’ Office (DPU) called for greater recognition of the plight of women who, as victims of domestic violence, are accused of international child abduction. Federal Public Defender Daniela Brauner participated in two public hearings held at the Federal Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, addressing the application of the Hague Convention in cases where Brazilian mothers return to Brazil with their children after fleeing domestic violence.
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2024-11-28
Ombudsman engages with Final-Year MCAST Journalism students
The Parliamentary Ombudsman, Judge Emeritus Joseph Zammit McKeon, held an informative session with final-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Journalism students of the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST). This engagement forms part of the students' hands-on learning experience, allowing them to gain deeper insights into the roles and functions of key institutions.
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2024-11-27
Mobile Educational Point Dedicated to Children’s Rights Inaugurated by the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights of Hungary
Dr. Ákos Kozma, the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights of Hungary, inaugurated a mobile educational point on 20 November, 2024, at ÁGOTA Village to celebrate World Children's Day. The initiative marks the anniversary of the 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child, a cornerstone of international legal protection.
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2024-11-27
El Síndic de Greuges de Cataluña debatió el Informe del Mecanismo Catalán para la Prevención de la Tortura en la Comisión del Síndic
El 18 de noviembre de 2024 se ha debatido en la Comisión del Síndic el informe del Mecanismo Catalán para la Prevención de la Tortura (MCPT) de 2023. El MCPT visitó veintinueve centros con personas privadas de libertad e hizo recomendaciones para garantizar sus derechos. El trabajo en los centros penitenciarios es fundamental para garantizar la reinserción, pero la oferta es insuficiente y poco útil.
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2024-11-27
El Defensor del Pueblo propone diecinueve medidas para mejorar la protección de las víctimas de violencia vicaria
El Defensor del Pueblo, Ángel Gabilondo, ha registrado el pasado viernes, 22 de noviembre, en las Cortes Generales el informe Violencia vicaria de género. Las otras víctimas, coincidiendo con el Día Internacional de la Eliminación de la Violencia contra la Mujer, que se conmemora cada 25 de noviembre.
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2024-11-22
Site saving unfair at Yukon Parks campgrounds
The Yukon Ombudsman’s office has completed a formal investigation regarding the practice of site saving at Yukon Parks campgrounds. The investigative report concluded that the Department of Environment’s lack of enforcement due to insufficient tracking of site saving is unfair and made six recommendations.
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2024-11-22
Safeguarding Children’s Rights in the Domain of Sports and Physical Activities
In an effort to raise awareness about children’s rights in the context of sports, the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children collaborated with the Mauritius Olympic Committee to participate in a workshop titled “Safeguarding Children’s Rights in the Sports Context,” organised on 16 November 2024. The event brought together 35 participants, including athletes and coaches, to engage in meaningful discussions and training on the rights of children in sports and the ethical responsibilities of those working with young athletes.
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2024-11-15
Ombudsperson Punjab Ms. Nabila Hakim Ali Khan Advocates for Women’s Rights at Women University Multan
In a meaningful outreach initiative, the Ombudsperson Punjab, Ms. Nabila Hakim Ali Khan, visited the Women University of Multan to promote awareness about critical legal protections for women. During a seminar held on campus, Ms. Khan discussed two essential legal frameworks designed to protect women's rights: the Protection Against Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2010 and the Punjab Enforcement of Women Property Rights Act 2021. Her aim was to emphasise the importance of understanding and utilizing these laws to safeguard women’s rights.
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2024-11-07
Cruzando fronteras para mostrar los logros de Taiwán en el campo de los derechos humanos: la NHRC del Yuan de Control asiste a reunión anual de la APF en Tailandia
Del 24 al 25 de septiembre de 2024, la presidenta de la Comisión Nacional de Derechos Humanos (NHRC, por sus siglas en inglés) del Yuan de Control, Chen Chu; la vicepresidenta de la NHRC, Wang Yu-ling; y los miembros de la NHRC Kao Yung-cheng y Lin Wen-Cheng asistieron a la edición número 29 de la Reunión Anual de los Miembros del Foro Asia Pacífico para Instituciones Nacionales de Derechos Humanos (APF) en Bangkok, Tailandia. En calidad de observadores, los representantes de la NHRC presentaron un informe sobre los resultados de trabajo de dicha comisión en temas de igualdad de género.
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2024-11-07
Public Services Ombudsman for Wales publishes findings of its investigation on the administration of carers’ needs assessments
On 31 October 2024, the Ombudsman published the findings of the second ‘own initiative’ investigation, which focuses on the administration of carers’ needs assessments by 4 Local Authorities in Wales – Caerphilly County Borough Council, Ceredigion County Council, Flintshire County Council and Neath Port Talbot Council.