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2021-11-30Recommendations by Ombudsman Sindh on issue of girls education
On the initiative of Provincial Ombudsman Sindh, Pakistan, Mr. Ajaz Ali Khan, Sindh Education Foundation (SEF) has conducted a research study on the issues of girls education in Sindh, which was sponsored by the International Ombudsman Institute within its regional subsidies programme. The Honourable Chief Minister Sindh inaugurated the launching ceremony on 21 October, 2021.
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2021-11-29
Ombudsman Svetina says any violence against women must be condemned, reported and punished
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, commemorated on 25 November, the Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina emphasised that any violence against women and girls is unacceptable and constitutes a serious violation of human rights.
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2025-06-12
La canción Tenim Veu se convierte en el himno de los derechos de los niños de Cataluña
El jurado del concurso ha decidido que la canción Tenim Veu, dels Cherries Atrapamosques, de l’Escola Les Fontetes, de Cerdanyola del Vallès es la ganadora del concurso y, por tanto, será el himno de los derechos de los niños de Cataluña. Los alumnos de la canción ganadora disfrutarán de una estancia de tres días y dos noches en el albergue de la Red de Albergues de la Generalitat que elijan.
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2022-01-26
International Ombudsman community mourns passing of former Tuscany Ombudsman Lucia Franchini
It is with great sadness that the International Ombudsman Institute has learned of the passing of Lucia Franchini, former Ombudsman of Tuscany (Italy), who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on 18 January 2022.
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2021-11-16
H.E. Justice Dr. Zabihullah Khodaeian appointed new President of General Inspection Organization
H.E. Justice Dr. Zabihullah Khodaeian has been appointed as the new President of the General Inspection Organization (GIO) of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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2021-12-07
Victorian Ombudsman findings on Department of Health border exemption scheme
The Victorian Ombudsman released her latest Investigation into decision-making under the Victorian Border Crossing Permit Directions. The report shows rather than fairly considering individual circumstances and risks, the exemptions scheme was a blunt instrument that resulted in unjust outcomes, potentially for thousands of people. Some found themselves effectively homeless and caught up in a bureaucratic nightmare. More than 300 complainants told their stories as part of the investigation.
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2021-11-29
Welcome Sir Hayden Thomas
Dr Hayden Thomas, an Honorary Life Member of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI), first Ombudsman of Antigua and Barbuda, first President of the Caribbean Ombudsman Association (CAROA) and former Vice-President and Board Director of IOI was recently conferred with the Knight Grand Cross of the most Distinguished Order of the Nation (KGCN), a national honour of Antigua and Barbuda.
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2022-04-28
Ontario Ombudsman calls for transparency, consultation and planning youth custody and detention program closure
Government officials’ overreliance on secrecy in planning the abrupt closure of two youth custody and detention programs in Northern Ontario last year came at a price, Ombudsman Paul Dubé says in his latest report, released today.
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2021-11-02
Ombudsman Commission presents bi-monthly newsletter for July-August
The Ombudsman Commission of Papua New Guinea presents its bi-monthly newsletter. Read about the highlights and activities within the Ombudsman Commission in the months of July and August 2021.
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2021-10-25
Launching ceremony of study on “Issues of girls education in Sindh”
The Hon’ble Ombudsman Sindh, Pakistan, Mr. Ajaz Ali Khan, presented the study report on “Issues of Girls Education in Sindh” to the Honourable Chief Minister Sindh on 21 October 2021 at a launching ceremony of research study. The study was sponsored by the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) and conducted by Sindh Education Foundation (SEF) on the initiative of the Provincial Ombudsman Sindh.
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2021-10-05
Provincial Ombudsman Sindh presents Annual Report 2020 to Chief Minister Sindh
Hon’ble Ombudsman Sindh, Pakistan, Mr. Ajaz Ali Khan presented the Annual Report 2020 of the Institution to the Honourable Chief Minister Sindh. The Report highlighted the performance, achievements and progress during the year 2020.
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2021-10-28
Ombudswoman undertakes investigation following inmate deaths in Zagreb County Prison
Following the annual Government Report on the Operation of the State and County Prisons and Juvenile Correctional Institutions, which recorded nine inmate deaths in the entire prison system during the course of 2020, Ombudswoman Tena Šimonović Einwalter instigated an investigation procedure in this matter.
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2022-01-07
Inaugural International Conference on Human Rights Development
From 23 - 24 November, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) held the 2021 Human Rights Development International Conference. In her opening remarks, NHRC Chairperson Chen Chu said, “Taiwan is very willing to work together with all national governments and civil society organizations in pursuit of the sustainable development of equality, justice, and human rights.”
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2022-03-16
Commonwealth Ombudsman publishes guidance for complaint handlers on dealing with risks of harm
The Commonwealth Ombudsman published new guidance to assist organisations to deal with risks of harm in complaint handling.
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2021-10-14
Seimas Ombudsman meets Director of EU Fundamental Rights Agency
The Head of the Seimas Ombudsmen’s Office, Mr Augustinas Normantas, hosted a meeting with the Director of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), Mr Michael O’Flaherty.
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2021-09-28
Angola and Cape Verde Ombudsman sign cooperation agreement
On 7 August 2021, the Ombudsman of Angola and Cape Verde signed a cooperation agreement with the aim of strengthening the relationship between the two institutions and encouraging the exchange of experiences for the defence of citizens' rights, freedom and guarantees.
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2022-02-02
Public Defender Meets with IDPs Living in Kartli Sanatorium
On January 17, 2022, the Public Defender of Georgia met with IDPs living in Kartli sanatorium and listened to their problems. The Public Defender’s Office has been studying IDP issues for a long time and has issued a number of recommendations to improve their rights situation.
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2021-10-20
Protector of Citizens calls on citizens’ solidarity in combating Covid-19
Today, the Protector of Citizens, Mr. Zoran Pašalić, appealed to the citizens of the Republic of Serbia to show solidarity in the fight against Covid-19 by adhering to the prescribed measures and by getting vaccinated and urged the competent authorities that prescribe and implement protection measures to postpone all types of mass gatherings for some time.
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2021-09-29
REMINDER: Tender for IOI regional subsidies 2021/2022 still open
In its efforts to further increase the regional impact of the IOI, the members of the IOI Board of Directors decided at the ir online Board meeting held in May 2021 to continue the regional subsidy programme for the membership year 2021/2022. Instituions are kindly invited to send project proposals for regional subsidies to the IOI General Secretariat by 11 October 2021.
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2021-11-12
NSW Ombudsman has tabled Annual Report 2020-21 in Parliament
The report, tabled by New South Wales (NSW) Ombudsman Paul Miller, discusses the 24,733 contacts received by the office, including detailed data and general observations about 13,315 actionable complaints. Together, these provide a picture of the issues faced by NSW citizens receiving services from NSW Government agencies, statutory bodies and certain community-service providers, including the government’s response to COVID-19.