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2021-03-11Defensor del Pueblo - Informe Anual - 2018 - ES
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2020-09-07National human rights institutions: guaranteeing fundamental rights compliance during COVID-19 and beyond
National human rights institutions (NHRIs) are crucial for the protection and promotion of fundamental rights across the EU but their full potential remains untapped, finds a new report from the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA). It suggests next steps to boost NHRIs’ impact and efficiency, such as providing adequate resources, strong powers and clear mandates in line with the United Nations Paris Principles.
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2020-09-07Ombudsman Sindh orders agricultural department to pay services dues to widow
A widow approached the Provincial Ombudsman Sindh for delay in payment of pension and other service dues in respect of her deceased husband who was an employee of Agriculture Department, Government of Sindh and expired during service.
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2023-12-15First outline of 13th IOI World Conference programme
On 13 May 2024 the 13th IOI World Conference starts in The Hague. The aim of the IOI conference is to focus on what we as Ombudsman can do for citizens to make a better future for all.
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2021-04-16People's Advocate - Annual Report 2013 - EN
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2023-12-14Public Defender’s Office holds information meeting with Campaign against Gender-Based Violence
Representatives of the Gender Department and Regional Division of the Public Defender’s Office of Georgia held several dozens of meetings in different cities and villages of Georgia within the framework of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
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2023-12-14Annual Report on the activities of the National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture in 2022
On 18 December 2022, 20 years had passed since the adoption, by the UN General Assembly, of the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Thanks to the implementation of the OPCAT into the Polish legal system, the National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture has been operating in Poland for nearly 15 years already as part of the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights.
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2023-12-14Seimas Ombudspersons’ Office pays visit to Danish Parliamentary Ombudsman
On 20-24 November 2023, Seimas Ombudsperson Erika Leonaitė and the advisors of the Human Rights Division of the Office visited Copenhagen. The study visit was organised by the Danish Parliamentary Ombudsman's Office, which not only deals with complaints, like most Ombudsman institutions, but also carries out national torture prevention functions in accordance with the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.
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2023-12-14Defence Force Ombudsman Report: Does Defence handle unacceptable behaviour complaints effectively?
The Commonwealth Ombudsman, Iain Anderson, in his role as Defence Force Ombudsman, published his own motion inquiry report, Defending Fairness: Does Defence handle unacceptable behaviour complaints effectively?
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2023-12-14Victorian Ombudsman publishes report on alleged politicisation of public sector
On 6 December 2023, the Victorian Ombudsman tabled in Parliament her report Alleged politicisation of the public sector: Investigation of a matter referred from the Legislative Council on 9 February 2022 – Part 2. It stemmed from a motion requiring the Ombudsman to investigate several matters, including an allegation about the politicisation of the public sector.
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2023-12-14Ombudsman marks International Anti-Corruption Day
December 9 marks the commemoration of International Anti-Corruption Day and as part of the observance, the Office of the Ombudsman held the SIKHAY LABAN SA KORAPSYON (SiLaK) Galvanizing the Anti-Corruption Sector Thru Strategic Innovations and Gender Mainstreaming, with the participation of various stakeholders and civil society organizations.
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2023-12-14Chief Ombudsman hosts Māori King
New Zealand has a substantial indigenous population, the Māori people. The Ombudsman in New Zealand has been conscious that Māori have not always been well-served by the State and that there have been periods in New Zealand’s post-European history of unfairness and unreasonableness towards Māori.
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2023-12-14AOMA held its 7th General Assembly
The African Ombudsman and Mediators Association (AOMA) successfully concluded its 7th General Assembly in Kigali, Rwanda, from 27-29 November 2023. Themed "Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Mediation and Ombudsman Roles," this assembly was a pivotal forum for leaders and delegates from across Africa to engage in meaningful discussions regarding the evolving ethical considerations in mediation and Ombudsman services.
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2023-12-14Victorian Ombudsman - Report - Alleged politicisation of the public sector - EN
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2023-12-14Protecteur du Citoyen - Rapport special -FR
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2020-09-03Presentation of the Annual Report for 2019 by the European Ombudsman
On 3 September 2020, the Committee received the European Ombudsman (EO), Ms Emily O’Reilly, who presented her 2019 Annual Report. Members had the opportunity to exchange views with the Ombudsman on the progress of her work for the past year.
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2020-08-31La niñez y la adolescencia en las noticias en tiempos de pandemia
La Defensoría de Niñas, Niños y Adolescente de la Provincia de Santa Fe realizó un Webinar "La niñez y la adolescencia en las noticias en tiempos de pandemia". La actividad, que contó con la participación de más de 100 asistentes, y se centró en poner en agenda el tratamiento periodístico de las infancias y adolescencias en un contexto de emergencia sanitaria como el actual.
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2020-08-31Newborn removal without notice
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has been using its powers to remove newborn pēpi (baby) from their parents under a without notice Court order more by routine than exception, says Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier.
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2020-08-31Records containing personal data abandoned at George Town landfill
Recently a member of the public discovered a significant number of abandoned documents at the George Town landfill, some containing sensitive personal information. The individual brought a sample of the records to the Office of the Ombudsman for further examination.
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2020-08-27El Síndic investiga el trato inadecuado a una persona mayor en una residencia de Terrassa
En un vídeo difundido se observa como una auxiliar maltrata a una usuaria mientras su compañera de trabajo se ríe. La Generalitat ha anunciado que se personará en las actuaciones judiciales que deriven de los hechos y ha presentado una denuncia. El Síndic de Greuges de Cataluña ha decidido abrir una investigación para estudiar los derechos vulnerados.