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2019-08-19Workshop on General Data Protection Regulation to be held in Riga
The Office of the Ombudsman of Latvia will host an IOI workshop on the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation from 16 – 17 October 2019 in Riga, Latvia. Registration is now open!
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2019-08-22
Control Yuan hosts 31st APOR Conference in September
The 31st Australasian and Pacific Ombudsman Region (APOR) Conference is scheduled to be hosted by the Control Yuan in Taiwan this coming 25 - 27 September.
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2019-10-02
First Federal Ombudsman of Belgium passed away
It is with deep sadness that the IOI has learned that Mr Herman Wuyts, first Federal Ombudsman of Belgium, passed away on 27 September 2019. Mr Wuyts held the position as Regional Vice-President of the IOI’s European Region from 2000-2004. He was an esteemed colleague and our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends in this difficult time.
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2019-10-31
Ombudsmen of the Kingdom meet with the King of the Netherlands
His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands spoke with the ombudsmen of the Kingdom of the Netherlands on Wednesday afternoon, 30 October. It was the first time that the ombudsmen had a joint conversation with the King. The interview was part of King Willem-Alexander's visit to the National Ombudsman.
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2019-11-15
Ombudsman institutions to be strengthened by Council of Europe recommendation
Irish Ombudsman and IOI President Peter Tyndall has warmly welcomed a Council of Europe recommendation which will further strengthen ombudsman institutions across Europe. The 47-member Council of Europe has called on member States to put in place independent ombudsman institutions with a firm legal basis and protect them when needed.
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2019-12-03
South Australia Ombudsman’s 2018-19 Annual Report
The South Australian Ombudsman’s 2018-19 Annual Report was tabled in parliament today. Mr Wayne Lines reported his Office responded to over 4000 complaints about state and local government.
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2020-01-07
President Tyndall highlights Venice Principles at conference in Nicosia
IOI President Peter Tyndall highlighted the Venice Principles and praised work of the Cypriot Ombudswoman and at conference in Nicosia. Mr Tyndall also praised the work of the Cypriot Ombudswoman, whose strong reputation is justified when we look at her accomplishments in Cyprus so far.
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2020-01-24
Attorney-general refers to ‘Venice Principles’ to support Cypriot Ombudswoman over administrative audit
Cypriot attorney-general Costas Clerides has rejected a demand by the country’s auditor-general that a criminal investigation be carried out against the Ombudswoman. In his legal opinion the attorney-general made strong reference to the Venice Principles and the IOI letter of support.
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2020-04-14
176 convicts pardoned in Azerbaijan
In the framework of combating new COVID19 pandemic the activities on combating the virus continues in Azerbaijan. By the country President’s decree on pardoning dated 6 April 2020, 176 convicts were released from prison and sent into quarantine.
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2020-05-06
Ombudsman Commission urges State Entities to maintain reliable services amidst COVID-19
The Ombudsman Commission is urging all essential State Entities to maintain reliable services to the people of Papua New Guinea during this 14 day State of Emergency Period to contain any possible spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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2020-07-16
Members of fifth-term Control Yuan effectively carrying out their duties
Since taking office on 1 August 2014, the fifth-term CY Members have been actively carrying out their duties, building on the foundation laid by past CY Members. In addition to detecting illegal practices and eliminating malpractice, the CY Members are dedicated to promoting effective governance, redressing public grievances, and the protection of human rights of all kinds.
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2020-08-20
ACRC recommended improvement on 155 corruption risk factors in 71 statutes in the first half of 2020
In the first half of this year, Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC, Chairperson Jeon Hyun Heui) conducted a Corruption Impact Assessment which found 155 corruption risk factors in 71 out of 1,010 enacted and revised statutes of central government agencies and recommended improvement thereon.
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2020-08-31
Guide of Inclusive Responses in a Local Context
The Office of the Ombudsman of the Province of Santa Fe shares with you the Guide of Inclusive Responses in a Local Context, prepared on the basis of the guidelines of the Practical Guide of the Organization of American States (OAS). Its aim is to make the indications, recommendations and guidelines indicated by national and international human rights organizations available to all people, as well as the application of the measures in relation to the rights of the vulnerable groups in the framework of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2020-09-28
Ombudsman holds first online outreach event
Ombudsman Peter Tyndall and his team held a virtual regional “visit” to the Sligo Roscommon Leitrim area between 4 and 11 September 2020. As part of its annual outreach programme the office usually holds complaint clinics, engages with public representatives and the providers of public services located in a particular county.
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2020-11-30
Online seminar on the role of NHRIs in public emergencies
Based on the ODIHR Reference Tool supporting NHRIs during public emergencies, ENNHRI and ODIHR will hold an online seminar on the “Role of NHRIs in Public Emergencies” on 11 December 2020 from 9h00 – 13h00 CET. The seminar aims to provide a step-by-step roadmap to NHRIs in situations of public emergency. Registration is now open!
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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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2020-12-18
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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2020-12-14
Webinar "Covid-19 and the Ombudsperson (Nov. 2020)
On 24 November 2020 the Office of the State Comptroller and Ombudsman of Israel - under the auspices of the IOI - hosted a Webinar on "Covid-19 and the Ombudsperson: Rising to the Challenge of a Pandemic". The entire webinar and all contributions from members across the globe are available here.
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2021-02-01
Fundamental rights in AI: What to consider
Artificial intelligence (AI) already plays a role in many decisions that affect our daily lives. It is therefore all the more important to make sure that fundamental rights standards are fully upheld when using AI.
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2021-04-08
Ombudsman Sindh orders Accountant General to pay service dues
The Honourable Ombudsman Sindh, Ajaz Ali Khan expressed his concern about inordinate delay in grant of family pension to the legal heirs of deceased government employees by the office of Accountant General Sindh, Karachi.
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