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2020-12-10Work irregularities of Zaječar Social Welfare Center in case of child sexual abuse
In an investigation initiated upon learning from the media about the sexual abuse of a child from Zaječar, the Protector of Citizens determined that only after the monitoring by the Ministry of Labor, Employment, Veteran and Social Policy did the Zaječar Social Welfare Center react and place the child in a foster family, which was why disciplinary proceedings were initiated against the expert workers.
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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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2020-12-11
First wave of COVID-19 in CHSLDs: The Québec Ombudsman publishes a Progress Report
Learning from the first wave and kicking into action mode. As part of an investigation that will wrap up in the fall of 2021, Québec Ombudsperson Marie Rinfret released her Progress Report on the government’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis in public and private Residential and long-term care centres (CHSLDs) during the first wave of the pandemic.
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2020-12-11
Re-watch our webinar on Covid-19 with contributions from around the globe
Did you miss this event or were not able to join in due to the time difference? Re-watch the international webinar on Covid-19, hosted by the State Comptroller and Ombudsman of Israel, under the auspices of the IOI, on 24 November and see the numerious contributions from members across the globe
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2020-12-14
Chief Ombudsman says Auckland Prison has to change
New Zealand Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says Auckland Prison’s culture remains one of containment rather than rehabilitation despite promised changes. Ombudsman Boshier today released the report of his first unannounced inspection of New Zealand’s only maximum security prison.
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2020-12-14
EU 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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2018-01-31
Tallinn Workshop on Human Rights in the Digital Age (Jan. 2018)
The Estonian Chancellor of Justice hosted an IOI workshop on „Human Rights in the Digital Age“ from 23 - 24 January 2018 in Tallinn. Presentations, speeches and photos of this event are now available online.
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2020-12-10
Webinar on health monitoring in places of detention
DIGNITY – Danish Institute against Torture invites you to join a webinar on monitoring health in places of detention, which includes the launch of the DIGNITY Health Monitoring Manual. The webinar will take place on Wednesday 13 January 2021. Online registration is now open.
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2020-12-15
Ombudsperson calling on public sector organizations to strengthen complaint handling systems during pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the BC Ombudsperson is releasing a new best practice report today aimed at helping public sector organizations deal with complaints fairly, efficiently and effectively.
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2020-12-16
Office of the Veterans Ombudsman 2019-2020 Annual Report tabled
The Office of the Veterans Ombudsman (OVO) 2019-2020 Annual Report was tabled on 9 December 2020 in the House of Commons by the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence. It provides an overview of the OVO’s activities from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020.
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2020-12-16
Ombudsman office published Annual Report 2019-2020
It is with pleasure that the Ombudsman Office announces the publication of its independent seventh Annual Report 2019/2020. This year the Ombudsman received a total of 890 grievances of which 207 were complaints and 683 were assistance requests.
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2020-12-17
Ombudsman Hong Kong announces reports on two direct investigations
The Ombudsman, Ms Winnie Chiu, held a press conference on 17 December 2020 to announce the results of two direct investigations, namely "Effectiveness of Joint Office for Investigation of Water Seepage Complaints in Handling Water Seepage Reports" and "Arrangements for Production, Distribution, Stocktaking and Use of CSI Masks".
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2020-12-17
Victorian Ombudsman finds tower lockdown breached human rights
The timing of the lockdown of North Melbourne and Flemington public housing towers on July 4 was not based on direct health advice and violated Victorian human rights laws, an investigation by the Victorian Ombudsman has found.
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2020-12-18
NPM visits reception and accommodation centre in Kokkinotrimithia
The Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights (Ombudsman), published a report regarding a visit to the Reception and Accommodation Center in Kokkinotrimithia on 4 December 2020, which was made within the framework of her jurisdiction as National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) and National Preventive Mechanism (NPM).
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2020-12-18
New Provincial Ombudsman takes post for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Peshawar
Syed Jamal Ud Din Shah, has taken over charge of the post of Provincial Ombudsman of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. He follows Aqal Badshah Khattak, whose term of office ended earlier this year.
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2020-12-18
Waka Tangata – Issue 6 of the APOR E-news now available
The Waka Tangata APOR E-News includes news and views from integrity organisations in the Pacific and Australasian Region. Issue 6 of the Waka Tangata APOR E-news is now available online.
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2020-12-21
Ombudsman South Australia presents Annual Report 2019-20
As in previous years, the Ombudsman SA completed several investigations that led to important, systemic changes in public administration. In 2019-20, nearly 4,000 complaints have been handled by the Ombudsman SA.
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2020-12-22
Commissioner for Fundamental Rights presents NPM Report 2019
Commissioner Dr. Ákos Kozma is pleased to share the "Comprehensive Annual Report of the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights on the Activities of the OPCAT National Preventive Mechanism in 2019, which is also available in English.
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2020-12-22
Overview of work year 2020 of the Chancellor of Justice now available in English
The Annual Report 2020 of the Chancellor of Justice of Estonia is now available in English. It covers the period from 1 September 2019 to 31 August 2020 and gives an overview of the activities of the Chancellor of Justice in different areas, such as the rule of law, the rights of the child, the rights of persons with disabilities, inspection visits, protection and promotion of human rights, protection of privacy, and many others.
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2020-12-22
Ombudsman’s ex-officio position on living conditions of Roma community
The Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights (Ombudsman) of Cyprus, presents her ex-officio position on the living conditions of the Roma community in Cyprus as well as an English summary of the report.
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