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2021-06-17People's Advocate of Romania dismissed from office by a parliamentary vote
The IOI has been informed about the rejection of the annual reports and the subsequent dismissal from office on 16 June 2021 of the People’s Advocate of Romania, Ms Renate Weber, by a vote in Parliament and therefore disseminates a statement by the office of the People’s Advocate explaining the situation.
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2021-06-24
Summary of Annual Report of 2020 on the activities of the Seimas Ombudsmen's Office
When reviewing the activities of the Seimas Ombudsmen’s Office in 2020, the activities of the institution, likewise of other countries, were influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. The English summary report of the Seimas Ombudsmen’s activities in 2020 is now available.
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2021-06-24
Webinar on “Recalcitrant Respondents”
The University of KwaZulu-Natal and the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC), a research and training arm of the African Ombudsman and Mediators’ Association (AOMA), cordially invite you to a facilitated discussion themed: “Recalcitrant Respondents” to be held on Tuesday, 29 June 2021. Panellists of this online exchange include Hon. Augustine N. Makgonatsotlhe (Botswana), Deborah Glass (Australia), and Dr. Ahmed Aboul Wafa (Egypt). Registration is now open!
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2021-06-24UK_NIPSO_Own Initiative Summary_PIP and the Value of Further Evidence_EN.pdf
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2021-06-24
NIPSO finds systemic maladministration following PIP investigation
The Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman, Margaret Kelly, today recommended significant changes in how further evidence is used in assessing and awarding entitlement to Personal Independence Payment (PIP), a benefit for some of the most vulnerable in society.
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2021-06-24
Ombudsman Hong Kong looks into problem of abandoned vehicles on government land
The Ombudsman, Ms Winnie Chiu, today (22 June) announced the launch of a direct investigation to examine the problem of abandoned vehicles on government land.
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2021-06-24
People’s Advocate presents observations of human rights and freedom in 2020
In 2020, there were multiple human rights violations in the Republic of Moldova and some exaggerated restrictions were imposed that had a negative impact on certain freedoms and democratic processes. The COVID-19 crisis has led to deepening poverty, growing inequalities, structural and enhanced discrimination and a worsening of the human rights situation.
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2021-06-24
Theses from the 2020 Annual Report of the Peoples Advocate.pdf
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2021-06-29
Second edition of Professor Linda C. Reif's book "Ombuds Institutions, Good Governance and the International Human Rights System" published
Professor Linda C. Reif, Associate Dean at the Faculty of Law at the University of Alberta, has recently published the revised second edition of her book "Ombuds Institutions, Good Governance and the International Human Rights System".
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2021-06-30
Ombudsmen of Portugal and Cape Verde sign Cooperation Protocol
The Ombudsmen of Portugal and Cape Verde, Maria Lúcia Amaral and José Carlos Delgado, signed a Cooperation Protocol to strengthen the conditions for sharing knowledge, good practices and exchanging experiences, as well as facilitating citizens’ access to their institutions.
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2021-06-30
Meeting of CPT at Public Defender’s office as part of special monitoring visit
Deputy Public Defender of Georgia Giorgi Burjanadze and representatives of the Public Defender's Office met with a delegation from the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT). The rights situation of prisoners in Georgia and the ways of solving problems were discussed at the meeting.
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2021-06-30
Ontario Ombudsman releases Annual Report 2020/2021
Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé today emphasized the importance of independent oversight of public services in times of crisis – and called attention to serious gaps in the areas of public health and policing. In his 2020-2021 Annual Report, the Ombudsman details how his office helped thousands of Ontarians navigate confusing and rapidly changing information about public services during the COVID-19 pandemic. From simple referrals to complex investigations, Ombudsman staff interventions bridged gaps in systems under stress.
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2021-06-30
IOI President attends virtual presentation of 2020 Annual Report of CDHCM
IOI President Chris Field attended the virtual presentation of the 2020 Annual Report of the Human Rights Commission of Mexico City (Comisión de Derechos Humanos de la Ciudad de México, CDHCM) on 29 June 2021. He was joined by Dr. Raúl Lamberto, IOI Regional President for the Caribbean & Latin America, who gave a video address on the occasion.
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2021-06-28
British Columbia Ombudsperson annual report highlights diverse range of Covid-19 related complaints
British Columbia Ombudsperson, Jay Chalke, released his office’s 2020/21 Annual Report today highlighting more than 600 complaints received by his office about changes to public services arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2021-07-02
Romanian Constitutional Court reinstates People's Advocate
In recent weeks, a lasting crisis concerning the People's Advocate of Romania came to a head. Earlier this year, in May, the Romanian Parliament had taken the unprecedented and legally controversial step to reject the last three annual reports of the People’s Advocate. Subsequently, on 16 June, the Parliament voted to dismiss the incumbent, Ms Renate Weber, for alleged violations of the law. This week, the Romanian Constitutional Court ruled on a challenge to this dismissal and found it to be unconstitutional.
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2021-07-02
IOI Statement concerning the People's Advocate of Romania.pdf
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2021-06-29
The Ombudsman of Hong Kong announced the launch of two own-motion investigations
The Ombudsman, Ms Winnie Chiu, announced the launch of two direct investigations. The investigations will examine the requirements of the Transport Department (TD) for the physical fitness certification of driving licence applicants/holders and the Government’s enforcement against unauthorised building works (UBWs) in New Territories Exempted Houses (NTEHs).
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2021-06-28
Ombudsman presents Annual report 2020
2020 marked the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Ombudsman institution in Bulgaria. Fifteen years in which the national public advocate has forged, day after day, year after year, honest, genuine, meaningful, and functional links to the citizens. A relationship that is based on trust, respect, commitment, and aspiration to help every person seeking and relying on support from the Ombudsman institution.
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2021-07-05
Passing of former Ombudsman Carlos Alberto Ferreira Pinto
It is with a deep sadness that we have learned of the early and unexpected passing of Dr. Carlos Alberto Ferreira Pinto, former Ombudsman of the Republic of Angola, by natural cause on 2 July 2021 in Luanda.
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2021-07-05
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Logo of the Nova Scotia Ombudsman 2020-21 Annual Report
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