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2020-12-14EU Ombudsman asks Commission to improve approval process for substances in pesticides
The Ombudsman has made three suggestions to the European Commission to improve the process of approving “active substances” – the components in pesticides that act against specific pests or plant diseases – for use in pesticides. The Ombudsman asked the Commission to approve active substances only for uses that have been confirmed as safe by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA); to publish an explanation of its approvals of active substances in language easily understandable to the public; and to use the confirmatory data procedure with particular restraint.
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2021-03-11Defensor del Pueblo - Annual Report - 2010 - EN
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2024-02-01
IOI President provides virtual address to the 10th Board of Directors meeting of OICOA
It was a pleasure and a privilege for IOI President Chris Field PSM to record a welcome message for the 10th Board of Directors meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Ombudsman Association (OICOA), hosted by the Forum of Pakistan Ombudsman.
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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
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
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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2020-12-11
Première vague de COVID-19 dans les CHSLD : le Protecteur du citoyen du Québec publie un rapport d’étape
Dans le cadre d’une enquête sur la gestion de la première vague de COVID-19 dans les CHSLD du Québec, la protectrice du citoyen, Marie Rinfret, rend public un rapport d’étape donnant la parole aux personnes ayant vécu la crise sur le terrain.
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2021-03-03
Spain - Defensor del Pueblo Andaluz - Annual Report 2013 - ES
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2020-12-07
Ombudsman Hong Kong probes into management and effectiveness of waste separation bins
On 30 November, Ombudsman Ms Winnie Chiu announced the launch of a direct investigation to examine the management of waste separation bins by the Environment Bureau and the Environmental Protection Department (EPD), and the effectiveness of the relevant programme.
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2020-12-04
Ontario announces re-appointment of Ombudsman and Integrity Commissioner
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario has reappointed both its Ombudsman and Integrity Commissioner for another five years. Ombudsman Paul Dubé and Integrity Commissioner Hon. J. David Wake have served in their current roles since 2016. Their respective terms as Officers of the Assembly were extended by a unanimous vote of MPPs at Queen’s Park on 30 November 2020.
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2020-12-04
Ombudsman Hong Kong commends public organisation for positive complaint handling
The Ombudsman of Hong Kong, China, Ms Winnie CHIU, hosted the Presentation Ceremony of The Ombudsman's Awards online on 4 December 2020. The Awards are to commend the public organisations and officer for their exemplary performance in complaint handling and customer services.
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2020-12-04
Ombudsman for Bermuda participates in interview cycle on “Gutsy Leadership”
The Coepio Foundation presents a cycle of interviews on “Gutsy Leadership”. Within this interview cycle, Coepio presents women leaders and their fight for human rights. The next session, which will take place on 9 December 2020, will feature Ms Victoria Pearman, the Ombudsman for Bermuda and Regional President of the IOI’s Caribbean & Latin American Region.
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2020-12-01
Lamberto realizó un informe de su gestión en la Dirección de Relaciones Internacionales del ILO
El Defensor del Pueblo santafesino, encargado de las gestiones exteriores del Instituto Latinoamericano del Ombudsman, reseñó algunas de las intervenciones más importantes y su impacto tanto para el fortalecimiento institucional de las defensorías, como para la promoción y protección de derechos humanos.
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2020-11-30
Ombudsman’s Casebook Winter 2020
The Ombudsman of Ireland published the Winter 2020 edition of the Ombudsman’s Casebook. It contains the usual mix of cases from across the public service. It is a useful source of learning, and helps to highlight areas where possible service failures can be avoided.
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2024-01-25
Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman appointment confirmed
Amerdeep Somal has now been confirmed as England’s new Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Amerdeep will take up the post on 1 February 2024.
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2024-01-25
Defensoría inicia jornada 2024 de capacitación en Derechos de la Mujer
Con el objetivo de promover los derechos humanos de las mujeres y concienciar acerca de la problemática de la violencia de género, este 2024; la Defensoría del Pueblo (DDP) a través de la dirección de Protección de los Derechos de la Mujer puso en marcha la estrategia de sensibilización “Mujer, ¡Sin Miedo!: Por una Sociedad Libre de Violencia de Género”.
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2024-01-25
Chancellor's Year in Review 2022/2023 is now available in English
The Annual Report 2022/2023 of the activities of the Chancellor of Justice of Estonia is now available in English. Covering the period from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023, the Annual Report encompasses a broad spectrum of topics. It sheds light on the Chancellor's diverse tasks, including serving as the National Human Rights Institution, Ombudsman for Children, National Preventive Mechanism against ill-treatment, and the supervisor of obligations outlined in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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2020-11-24
Own motion investigation on preventing suicide by children and young people
Western Australia Ombudsman Chris Field has tabled in Parliament the report of a major own motion investigation on “Preventing suicide by children and young people 2020”. The 2020 Investigation examines what is known about suicide and self-harm by Western Australian children and young people, current strategic frameworks, and data obtained during the Ombudsman’s investigation.
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2020-11-23
Prisons and prisoners in Europe in pandemic times
During the month of March 2020, most European countries introduced lockdowns of their populations to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Such measures can have an impact on the extent of crime and, indirectly, on the size of prison populations. In order to measure the side-effects of the pandemic on the prison populations the Council of Europe and the University of Lausanne launched the SPACE I – COVID-19 project to follow closely the effects of the pandemic on prisons, inmates and probationers across Europe.