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2025-04-25The Ombudsman today - Challenges and Opportunities for Citizens' Rights - Speech by the Parliamentary Ombudsman
Kindly click here to read the speech given by the Parliamentary Ombudsman of Malta during the conference commemorating the 45th Anniversary since the establishment of the Civic Defender of the Lazio Region.
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2025-04-24
DPU launches gender equality and women's protection initiatives during CSDPU session
The initiatives include the creation of a reporting channel, harassment response manuals and adherence to an international seal; the event concludes the "DPU Por Elas" (DPU for Women) project, launched during the Women's month.
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2025-04-17
"Increase in CPI Leads to Rise in GDP Per Capita" - Integrity Education for Future Generations to be Strengthened
Last year, Korea achieved its highest-ever ranking (30th) on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) aims to maintain the upward trend through strengthened integrity education for future generations. ACRC to expand the inclusion of integrity content in elementary, middle, and high school textbooks, work with military academies, the Korea National Police University, and teachers’ colleges to make integrity lectures mandatory, and sign MOUs with major universities.
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2025-04-17
Ombudsman probes Highways Department’s work on repair and maintenance of public roads
The Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, on 11 April 2025 announced the launch of a direct investigation operation to examine the work of the Highways Department (“HyD”) on the repair and maintenance of public roads, in particular the prevention of serious road subsidence incidents.
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2025-04-17
45th Anniversary of Civic Defense in Lazio
The 45th Anniversary of Civic Defense was celebrated on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Lazio Regional Council with the support of the IOI. The event provided an opportunity to reflect on the history, role, and future prospects of this institutional figure, a reference point for the protection of citizens' rights and a guarantor of administrative transparency.
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2025-04-11
Best Practice Paper on Ombudsman outreach practices
The IOI presents a new Best Practice Paper on “Outreach practices from Ombudsman around the world”. The paper builds on the regional exchange prior to and during the 13th IOI World Conference and reflects the results of this exchange among IOI members. It was developed by the office of the National Ombudsman of the Netherlands and presents outreach practices from IOI members across various countries.
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2025-04-11
The Office of the Ombudsman and others in joint awareness campaigns
Last week, the Office of the Ombudsman together with the Malawi Human Rights Commission and the Malawi Legal Aid Bureau conducted awareness campaigns in an effort to educate people about the institutions’ different functions and mandates.
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2025-04-11
Ombudsperson Punjab Ms. Hakim Ali Khan Leads Session on Workplace Harassment at Civil Services Academy
The Ombudsperson Punjab recently conducted an engaging and informative session on workplace harassment at the prestigious Civil Services Academy, Lahore. Addressing an audience of senior officers and trainees, she delved into the critical provisions of Pakistan’s harassment laws, emphasizing the significance of fostering a respectful and secure working environment.
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2025-04-11
Roundtable Conference on Workplace Harassment: Successes, Challenges, and the Way Forward
A roundtable conference on "Protection Against Harassment: Legal Remedies and Practical Experiences" was held in collaboration with Shirkat Gah at Avari Hotel. The event brought together key stakeholders, including ombudspersons from various provinces, legal experts, and parliamentarians, to discuss workplace harassment laws, challenges, and best practices.
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2025-04-11
Public Services Ombudsman for Wales publishes report on investigation of a complaint against Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
On 8 April 2025, the Public Service Ombudsman for Wales published a new Public Interest report highlighting significant shortcomings in the patient’s post-operative care, failures in the informed consent process and inadequate contract monitoring arrangements in place between Betsi Cadwalader University Health Board and Health Trusts in England.
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2025-04-11
NIPSO launches complaint handling guidance for staff in public bodies
On 8 April 2025, the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman launched a set of videos to help staff in public bodies deal with complaints from members of the public. The videos explain why complaints should be taken seriously and give step-by-step guidance to staff on how to investigate complaints well.
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2025-04-11
Meeting of the IOI Regional Board in Curaçao
From March 31 to April 2, 2025, the Regional President for the Caribbean and Latin America, Mr. Keursly Concincion—who also serves as the Ombudsman of Curaçao—hosted the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) Regional Board Meeting in Curaçao.
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2025-04-10
Formation AOMF – Lutter contre toutes les formes de discrimination envers les enfants empêchant leur pleine participation
Du lundi 24 au mercredi 26 mars 2025, l’AOMF a organisé une formation en coopération avec l’institution du Défenseur des droits, à Paris, sur le thème suivant : Lutter contre toutes les formes de discrimination envers les enfants empêchant leur pleine participation – Quelle posture adopter en tant qu’animateurs de projets avec des enfants ?
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2025-04-10
The Parliamentary Ombudsman of Malta addresses the impact of the Venice Principles at High-Level Council of Europe Conference
The second day of the High-Level Conference for Ombudsperson Institutions and National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs), organised under the auspices of the Luxembourg Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, focused on the critical role of Ombudspersons and NHRIs in upholding the rule of law.
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2025-04-04
Newly published book traces evolution of the European Ombudsman over its first almost three decades
Kindly click here to read more about the newly published book “The European Ombudsman Investigated: From Old Battles to New Challenges”. It is a seminal study of the European Ombudsman by leading expert commentators, focusing on current challenges and future developments.
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2025-04-04
First international conference for NHRIs and ombuds institutions
In 2024, the Basque Ombudsman, Manuel Lezertua, together with the President of the IOI European Region, visited Strasbourg. The purpose of their visit was to revive the practice of organizing conferences for ombuds institutions, a tradition that had previously been upheld by the Commissioner for Human Rights. The Basque Ombudsman proposal played a crucial role in bringing into being the High-Level Conference in Strasbourg in March 2025 for National Human Rights and Ombuds Institutions. Kindly click here to read more about this year’s conference.
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2025-04-04
Ombudsman Wales - Quarterly Newsletter - November 2024 - March 2025
Kindly click here to read the latest Quarterly Newsletter by the Ombudsman Wales. This newsletter covers the period from November 2024 to March 2025.
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2025-04-04
IOI European Region Quarterly Newsletter – January 2025 - March 2025
Kindly click here to read the IOI European Region’s Quarterly Newsletter for the period from January 2025 to March 2025.
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2025-04-04
Connecting Ombudsman Procedures and Citizens: Advancing Public Engagement and Accessibility in Hungary
The Office of the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights of Hungary has successfully implemented the IOI-supported regional subsidy project “Connecting Ombudsman Procedures and Citizens”. The two-phase initiative aimed at strengthening public awareness of the Ombudsman’s work, particularly in the field of disability rights, and at familiarizing the public with the network of newly established regional offices.
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2025-04-04
Registration for the Ombudsman Association’s (OA) 2025 Conference, ‘Providing a Modern Service’, is now open
The Ombudsman Association 2025 conference will take place in Belfast from 9-11 June 2025, at the Hilton Belfast. An exciting programme covers key issues facing the ombudsman sector. Registration is open until 13 May 2025.