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2025-05-09La síndica abre una actuación de oficio frente a la grave situación generada por la caida general del sistema eléctrico
La síndica de greuges de Cataluña, Esther Giménez-Salinas, ha abierto una actuación de oficio para estudiar las afectaciones del grave apagón eléctrico general que afectó a Cataluña el lunes, 28 de abril de 2025.
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2023-11-02
Chief Ombudsman of Thailand received a courtesy call from Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice of Timor-Leste
On 27 October 2023, Mr. Somsak Suwansujarit, Chief Ombudsman of Thailand, received Mr. Virgilio da Silva Guterres, Ombudsman (Provedor) for Human Rights and Justice of Timor-Leste, during a courtesy visit to the Office of the Ombudsman of Thailand.
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2023-08-31
UK Ombudsman speaks out on patient safety following nurse’s murder trial
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, Rob Behrens spoke out about the defensive NHS culture prioritising the protection of organisational reputation over patient safety following the conviction of a neonatal nurse.
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2023-08-24
Reminder: International Conference of Ombudsman to be held in Rome
The Difensore Civico della Regione Lazio (Ombudsman of the Lazio Region) is organizing the International Conference of Ombudsman titled "The Role of Ombudsman in the world: Between reality and possibility", which will take place from 21 to 22 September 2023 in Rome. The programme is available now.
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2023-10-19
2023 Conference on "Protecting human rights - approaches to migration and artificial intelligence"
From 9-10 November 2023, the European Ombudsman Network (ENO) will hold a conference on migration and artificial intelligence. Persons interested in participating in the conference are kindly asked to register until 26 October 2023.
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2023-08-24
Reminder: Webinar on Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Harassment
Join the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC), the research and training arm of the African Ombudsman and Mediators' Association (AOMA) for the thought-provoking webinar on "Addressing Gender-based violence and Harassment: The Ombudsman's Role in Ensuring Women's safety and empowerment" on Tuesday, 29 August 2023 from 10 am - 11:30 am (GMT+2), organised in collaboration with the International Ombudsman Institute. The programme is now available.
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2023-08-24
Second International Ombuds Expo 2024 to be held in Gaborone from 29 July to 2 August 2024
Advocate Stephen Tiroyakgosi, the Ombudsman and Human Rights Commissioner of the Republic of Botswana, is pleased to announce that the Second International Ombud Expo will be held in Gaborone, Botswana from 29 July to 2 August 2024. For the announcements in English, French and Spanish kindly see the download section in the article.
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2023-08-18
Ombudsman announces results from direct investigation into Government’s enforcement against defective sewage works of NTEHs
On 17 August 2023, the Ombudsman, Ms Winnie Chiu, announced at a press conference the completion of a direct investigation into the Government’s enforcement against defective sewage works of New Territories Exempted Houses (“NTEHs”) and made 10 recommendations for improvement to the Environmental Protection Department (“EPD”), the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (“FEHD”) and the Lands Department (“LandsD”).
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2023-08-03
Ombudsman probes enforcement by Planning Department and Lands Department against unauthorised land developments
The Ombudsman, Ms Winnie Chiu, announced on 3 August 2023 the launch of a direct investigation to examine the enforcement by the Planning Department (“PlanD”) and the Lands Department (“LandsD”) against unauthorised land developments.
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2023-08-17
Webinar on Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Harassment
Join the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC), the research and training arm of the African Ombudsman and Mediators' Association (AOMA) for the thought-provoking webinar on "Addressing Gender-based violence and Harassment: The Ombudsman's Role in Ensuring Women's safety and empowerment" on Tuesday, 29 August 2023 from 10 am - 11:30 am (GMT+2), organised in collaboration with the International Ombudsman Institute.
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2023-07-19
Ombudsman Sindh presents Annual Report 2022 to Governor and Chief Minister Sindh
Provincial Ombudsman Sindh, Mr. Ajaz Ali Khan, presented the Annual Report of the Ombudsman Institution for the year 2022 to the Chief Minister Sindh on 11 June 2023 and to the Governor Sindh on 12 June 2023. The report highlighted the performance, achievements and progress of the Institution during the year 2022.
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2023-07-20
National Ombudsman (PFDC) releases Management Report 2022
The Office of the National Ombudsman of Brazil (PFDC) has published its Management Report 2020 - 2022. Among the body’s various agendas are the migratory crisis, the fight against homotransphobia and racism, the defence of women’s rights, human rights at the corporate level, freedom of expression, adequate food, the forced disappearance of people and the promotion of human rights.
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2023-09-22
Provincial Ombudsman Khyber Pakhtunkhwa presents Annual Report 2022
On 30 August 2023, Provincial Ombudsman Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Syed Jamalud Din Shah presented the Annual Report 2022 before the Hon'ble Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mr. Ghulam Ali at Governor House Peshawar.
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2023-08-17
United Nations concerned at high rates of juvenile and Māori imprisonment
The United Nations Committee against Torture has called on the New Zealand Government to reduce the disproportionately high number of Māori in prisons and to improve the conditions of people in detention, noting that transformational change is needed. It also expressed concern about the use of pretrial detention, and lack of time limits for pretrial detention. Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says the UN’s findings echo the concerns he has repeatedly raised in many of his inspection reports, including in prisons and health and disability facilities.
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2023-08-25Federal Public Defenders' Office - Defenders' report - Situation of Human Rights in Brazil - EN
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2023-07-12
Court enforces Commission’s access to information decision
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has issued a judgment that adopted the order of the Commission on Administrative Justice under the Access to Information Act, 2016. On 15 June 2023, the Court issued the judgment following a case where the Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) failed to comply with the order of the Commission.
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2025-04-25
El ocio educativo es fundamental para el desarrollo de los niños y adolescentes y por eso es necesario garantizar su acceso universal
El 8 de abril de 2025, la síndica de greuges de Cataluña, Esther Giménez-Salinas, y la adjunta de infancia, Aida C. Rodríguez han presentado el informe La universalización del ocio educativo en Catalunya que analiza los cambios que se han producido en el ámbito del ocio en los últimos diez años. El informe concluye que ha habido avances en la garantía del derecho al ocio pero que no se ha producido ningún cambio sustancial.
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2023-07-20
Malawi Ombudsman releases 2022 Annual Report
The Office of the Ombudsman in Malawi has released its 2022 Annual Report, highlighting some of the successes registered in the year under review and prospects for 2023. Ombudsman Grace Malera presented the report before the Legal Affairs Committee of Parliament on Tuesday, 4 July 2023.
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2023-09-07
ACRC advocates for enhancing support for underfed children’s school meals
The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission has established “Measures to Facilitate Social Contribution Projects for Underfed Children” and recommended institutional improvements to local governments across the country.
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2023-07-28
IOI Asian Regional Meeting held in Bangkok
As Asian Regional President of the IOI, the Chief Ombudsman of Thailand, Mr. Somsak Suwansujarit, hosted the Regional Meeting 2023 on 10 July 2023, in Bangkok, Thailand. In conjuction to the Regional Meeting a seminar was held under the theme "Asian Ombudsman as a Mechanism for Promoting Fair Administration, Good Governance and the Rule of Law", which was followed by a press conference.