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2019-03-1112th IOI World Conference
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2017-04-06Challenges to human rights - Commissioner at the workshop for ombudspersons
"It is not just about populism as a political method, but about the use of populism to destroy constitutional courts. In such circumstances, the ombudsman must be a guardian of values such as human rights. It must be reliable in terms of legal solutions but also creative in terms of communication methods", said Adam Bodnar, the Commissioner for Human Rights at the workshop for ombudspersons organized on April 3-4 in Barcelona.
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2018-11-30Le Protecteur du citoyen du Québec livre ses constats dans son rapport annuel 2017-2018
À l’occasion du dépôt de son rapport annuel à l’Assemblée nationale du Québec le 29 novembre 2018, la protectrice du citoyen, Marie Rinfret, a appelé les services publics du Québec à honorer leurs engagements.
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2019-03-08Reunió con el Director Nacional de Defensa del Consumidor
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2017-04-04Ombudsman and Ombudsman for Children can now investigate complaints from those in Direct Provision
From Monday 3 April the Ombudsman’s Office of Ireland will be accepting complaints from people living in Direct Provision, while complaints from children or on behalf of children, can be made to the Irish Ombudsman for Children’s Office. This is a change that has been long called for by both Offices and which will provide equal access to complaints procedures for people in Direct Provision.
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2019-03-07Talks with UN High Commissioner Bachelet
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2019-03-07Talks with Human Rights Council President Seck
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2018-08-22Council of Europe 2018 report on the state of democracy, human rights and the rule of law
The fifth annual report of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe on the state of democracy, human rights and the rule of law in Europe is now available. As with previous reports, the five chapters look at the key building blocks of democratic security: efficient, impartial and independent judiciaries; freedom of expression; freedom of assembly and freedom of association; democratic institutions; and inclusive societies.
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2018-08-22Rapport 2018 du Conseil de l’Europe sur la situation de la démocratie, des droits de l’homme et de l’Etat de droit
Le cinquième rapport annuel du Secrétaire Général du Conseil de l’Europe sur la situation de la démocratie, des droits de l’homme et de l’État de droit en Europe est disponible. Comme dans les précédentes éditions de ce document, les cinq chapitres sont consacrés à l’un des grands éléments constitutifs de la sécurité démocratique, à savoir des systèmes judiciaires efficaces, impartiaux et indépendants ; la liberté d’expression ; la liberté de réunion et la liberté d’association ; des institutions démocratiques et des sociétés inclusives.
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2018-08-22Human Rights Defender welcomes steps of Minister of Healthcare in the field of psychiatric institutions
The Ministry of Healthcare has approved an action plan to eliminate the violations presented in the Defender’s ad hoc public report concerning psychiatric establishments.
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2018-08-21New Commissioners promise to serve Kenyans
A week after assuming office at the Commission, three new Commissioners have reiterated their resolve to live up to the expectations of the Kenyan public and serve them with utmost dedication and humility.
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2018-08-20Lamberto presentó un libro para contribuir al debate sobre la reforma constitucional
Se trata de “La Defensoría del Pueblo y La Constitución de los Derechos”, que recopila las exposiciones realizadas por profesionales y referentes nacionales en una jornada realizada en mayo pasado, donde se debatió la importancia de que la figura del defensor esté consagrada en la Constitución provincial. El defensor santafesino pidió garantizar derechos a través de la Carta Magna.
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2022-10-20Regional meeting held in New Zealand
The IOI’s Australasian & Pacific Region (APOR) held a conference on 13 October 2022 and its 34th annual members’ meeting on 14 October 2022 in Wellington, New Zealand. The conference, on remaining relevant and getting government to listen, was co-hosted by Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass OBE as Regional President and New Zealand Chief Ombudsman and IOI 2nd Vice President Peter Boshier.
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2018-08-16Best Practice Paper Issue 3 to be launched at Belfast conference on own initiative investigations
The IOI’s 3rd Best Practice Paper will be officially launched by IOI President Peter Tyndall at the IOI Conference on Own Initiative Investigations, which will be hosted by the Office of the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman (NIPSO) and held in Belfast on 22 and 23 October 2018.
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2018-08-14Preocupación por acontecimientos vinculados con la legalización de la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo
Los acontecimientos están vinculados con el movimiento generado alrededor del proyecto de ley de legalización de la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo. Desde la institución se ofreció asistencia a las víctimas, en tanto que remarcaron la necesidad de seguir promoviendo una cultura de paz y convivencia pacífica entre las personas.
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2018-08-14Former Chilean President Bachelet put forward by UN chief as next High Commissioner for Human Rights
Michelle Bachelet has twice been President of Chile, and on Wednesday, 8 August 2018, ground-breaking politician and women’s rights champion, Michelle Bachelet was nominated by the United Nations chief António Guterres for the key post of High Commissioner for Human Rights.
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2018-08-13Public Protector meets Swedish Ambassador and EU Head of Mission to Zambia and Comensa
The Public Protector of Zambia, Mrs Caroline C.Z Sokoni in her capacity as the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) Africa Regional President and Treasurer General of African Ombudsman and Mediators Association (AOMA), met with the Swedish Ambassador to Zambia Mr Henrik Cederin on 9th August 2018 and the European Union (EU) Ambassador, Head of Delegation to the Republic of Zambia and COMESA Mr Alessandro Mariani on 10th August 2018 respectively.
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2018-08-13Human Rights Defender developed informative leaflet on the rights of conscripts
Ensuring the rights and freedoms of conscripts and military servicemen is one of the main directions of the Human Rights Defender's activities. Any issue related to this field is under the Human Rights Defender’s primary attention.
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2019-02-26Reunión con Cruz Roja y Cabildo de La Palma
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2017-12-05British Columbia Ombudsperson - Annual Report 2016/2017 - EN