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2024-10-25Ombudsman announces investigation results on enforcement against unauthorised land developments
The Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, on 24 October announced the completion of a direct investigation operation regarding the enforcement by the Planning Department (“PlanD”) and the Lands Department (“LandsD”) against unauthorised land developments, and made 16 major recommendations for improvement to the two departments.
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2024-12-13
Ombudsman recommends solutions to Office of Children’s Services
Alaska State Ombudsman Kate Burkhart made seven recommendations to the Alaska Department of Family and Community Services, Office of Children’s Services (OCS), after an ombudsman investigation. The investigation was prompted by a complaint from a foster parent, who alleged OCS conducted an unfair investigation into a Protective Services Report, failed to seek timely mental health services or placement for a child, and made an inappropriate placement decision. The investigation revealed that OCS struggled to find effective solutions for a youth with complex needs and challenging behaviors.
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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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2015-06-03netherlands om-van-zupthen march-2015
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2015-06-03
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2015-06-03
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2015-06-03
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2015-06-03
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2015-06-02
Trainee Clarissa Millwisch / Head of Secretariat Ulrike Grieshofer / IOI Secretary General Günther Kräuter / IOI President John Walters / Staff IOI Secretariat Karin Wagenbauer, Ursula Bachler
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2024-10-31
Ethics committee opinions on commissioners’ intended new jobs should be made public, says European Ombudsman
The European Ombudsman has suggested the European Commission make public all future opinions adopted by the independent ethics committee concerning former commissioners’ post-mandate jobs.
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2024-10-10
International Ombudsman Summit 2024 and Hong Kong Ombudsman 35th Anniversary Reception
The year 2024 marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the Office of The Ombudsman, Hong Kong, China. To commemorate this important milestone, the institution will be hosting for the first time an International Ombudsman Summit with the theme "Ombudsman in a Changing World: Learning from the Past; Preparing for the Future" on 3 December 2024 in the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Kindly click here to register for the event.
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2024-10-24
Appointment of Acting Ombudsman and Ombudsman
The Chief Ombudsman announces that the Ombudsman Appointments Committee (OAC) had, in accordance with the requirements under Section 217(1) and (2) of the Constitution and Sections 4(3) and 11(a) of the Organic Law on the Ombudsman Commission, appointed Tabitha Suwae as an Ombudsman and Kevin Kepore as Acting Ombudsman. Mr. Kepore’s term as Accounting Ombudsman expired on 9 October 2024. The position of Ombudsman Accounting will be advertised publicly as is the current practice to give an opportunity for potential candidates to apply, including the Ombudsman.
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2015-05-20
Trainee Clarissa Millwisch / Head of IOI General Secretariat Ulrike Grieshofer / IOI Secretary General Günther Kräuter / IOI President John Walters / Staff IOI Secretariat Karin Wagenbauer and Ursula Bachler
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2024-12-19
Teresa Anjinho elected as new European Ombudsman (2025-2029)
Teresa Anjinho has been elected European Ombudsman by the European Parliament with 344 votes in favour. Ms Anjinho will take office on 27 February 2025.
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2024-10-17
Taxpayers' Ombudsperson releases 2023–2024 Annual Report
Canada’s Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson, Mr. François Boileau, released his annual report, Fair Access to Service, which was tabled on 8 October 2024 in the House of Commons by Ms. Iqra Khalid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue. The report provides an overview of the activities of the Office of the Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024.
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2024-10-24
European Ombudsman criticises Commission failure to inform public how it assessed human rights risks in EU-Tunisia agreement
The European Ombudsman has criticised the Commission for not being transparent about the human rights information it relied on before signing an agreement with Tunisia that includes EU funds for border management. She also called on the Commission to set out explicit criteria for suspending EU funding.
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2024-10-25
Urgent need for review of special needs youth placement in adult facilities per CRC
Based on Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) data, the number of children with developmental, physical, or mental disabilities placed outside their families rose to 1,243 in 2023. Of these, 176 cases (15%) were housed in adult care facilities, which have been unable to meet the children's social adaptation and peer interaction needs, thus failing to adhere to the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC).
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2024-10-17
Certificate distribution ceremony to Brand Ambassadors
The Certificate distribution ceremony among the Brand Ambassadors for Provincial Ombudsman Sindh, selected from Hamdard University and Sindh Madressatul Islam University, was held at the Ombudsman Secretariat on 30 September 2024. Provincial Ombudsman Sindh, Dr. Muhammad Sohail Rajput, welcomed the Brand Ambassadors and faculty members from both the Universities.
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2024-10-31
Ombudsperson Schwarz welcomes ACRC representatives for an exchange visit to Vienna
On 28 October 2024, Gaby Schwarz, Ombudsperson of the Austrian Ombudsman Board and Secretary General of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI), received representatives from the Anti-Corruption & Civil Rights Commission of South Korea (ACRC) for an exchange meeting.
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2024-10-04
Ombudsman Western Australia Annual Report 2023-24 tabled in Parliament
The office of the Western Australian Ombudsman has tabled its 2023-24 annual report in Parliament. The report outlines the work of the Office for the year, including receipt of 2,437 complaints and 12,079 enquiries, finalisation of 95% of complaints within 3 months and the acceptance of all recommendations.
