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2021-11-02National Human Rights Commission sets up independent monitoring mechanism for CRPD
The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) held a press conference to announce that an independent monitoring mechanism as required by Article 33 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) will be set up to build long-term cooperation between government agencies and representatives for disabled persons, jointly facilitating the implementation of the CRPD.
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2024-01-10Overview: IOI Training Initiatives 2010-2023
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2021-12-02
Maria Lúcia Amaral takes office for a second mandate as Ombudsman
On 2 December 2021, at 12.30 pm, Professor Maria Lúcia da Conceição Abrantes Amaral took up her post in Parliament as Ombudsman for a second mandate, in a ceremony presided over by His Excellency the President of the Assembly of the Republic.
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2021-09-29
Ombudsman Western Australia Annual Report 2020-21 tabled in Parliament
The Western Australian Ombudsman has tabled his 2020-21 annual report in Parliament. The report outlines the work of the Office for the year, in which 96% of complaints were finalised within three months.
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2021-12-10
Charging patients that have declined Covid-19 vaccine for “missed appointment”
The Parliamentary Ombudsman directs criticism towards Kalmar Regional Council for charging patients that have declined the covid-19 vaccine for not arriving to their scheduled appointment. If a patient, that has a booked appointment to receive vaccination against covid-19 has refused the vaccine that has been offered, Kalmar Regional Council has charged a fee for missed visits pursuant to chapter 17, section 1 of the Health and Medical Services Act.
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2021-10-20
Major overhaul of whistleblower protection laws in NSW
In a report tabled in Parliament today, the NSW Ombudsman has welcomed the introduction of a bill that re-writes the State’s whistleblower-protection laws.
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2021-11-19
President delivers Keynote Address at FISD inaugural Conference
Chris Field, President of the International Ombudsman Institute and Western Australian Ombudsman, was delighted and honoured, to be invited by Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, Public Protector South Africa and Chair of the Forum for Institutions Supporting Democracy (FISD), to deliver a keynote address at the plenary session of the FISD inaugural virtual conference on constitutional democracy.
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2021-10-13
IOI President’s welcome statement at V. International Conference on Human Rights Protection in Eurasia
IOI President Chris Field contributed an official statement on the occasion of the 5th International Conference on “Human Rights Protection in Eurasia: Exchange of Best Practices of Ombudspersons”, which was organized by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation on 12 October 2021.
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2021-09-29
Control Yuan urges three-level prevention of sexual assaults of children and youths
The protection of the rights of children and youths in Taiwan should be in line with international standards, and the securing of their personal safety is an even more pressing concern. To effectively prevent these young people suffering sexual assaults, Control Yuan (CY) urged the government to examine the existing mechanisms by launching an investigation entitled “Discussion on the Effectiveness of the Government’s Implementation of Preventing the Sexual Assault of Children and Youths.”
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2021-12-01
XII Assembly and Virtual Seminar of ILO
The Institute of Latin-American Ombudsman (ILO) invites you to attend the XII Assembly and Virtual Seminar on “Berta Cáceres – Human Rights and Transition: Ombudsman and their Contribution to the Future”, to be held from 2 – 4 December 2021. ILO is looking forward to your active participation.
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2021-10-20
Ombudsman welcomes Venice Commission’s opinion on Health and Care Bill
The Venice Commission has found that proposals in the Health and Care Bill could undermine public trust in the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO), and must be revised.
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2022-02-02
Human Rights Defender releases video on protection of women’s rights
Women face many issues, such as violation of labour rights, domestic violence or inaccessibility of health care services. These issues require urgent solutions. In a video, the Human Rights Defender of Armenia, Dr. Arman Tatoyan, summarizes the activities aimed at protection of women’s rights during his term of office.
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2021-09-17
Almanac on Kyiv International Forum on Roma Inclusion
On 27 May 2021 the Kyiv International Forum on Roma Inclusion was held at the initiative of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Liudmyla Denisova. Based on the results of the Kyiv International Forum, it was decided to publish an Almanac, which will be published quarterly. The first issue dedicated to the Forum is now available.
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2021-10-05
Ombudsman releases Annual Report 2020
Ombudsman John Walters bids farewell with the offices Annaul Report 2020 - a year which was, without a doubt, the most significant year. On 21 March Namibia celebrated its 30th Independence Anniversary with the Covid-19 pandemic on our doorsteps. Despite the challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Office managed to comply with its statutory duties and to commemorate 30 years of Ombudsmanship in Namibia with the publication of a 30th Anniversary Commemorative Book.
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2021-09-23
Ombudsman’s report on establishment and management of Members Education Support Scheme (MESS)
Ombudsman of the Republic of Vanuatu Publishes Public Report On the Establishment and Management of the Members Education Support Scheme (MESS) by VNPF Board and the Ministry of Education and Training.
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2022-02-17
Public Defender Meets with Secretary General of Council of Europe
On January 27, 2022, Nino Lomjaria, Public Defender of Georgia, met with Marija Pejčinović Burić, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, in Strasbourg.
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2021-11-29
Ethical, transparent and accountable leadership
The African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC) – the research and training arm of the African Ombudsman and Mediators Association (AOMA) – cordially invites you to a facilitated Zoom discussion on “Ethical, Transparent and Accountable Leadership”, which will take place on 14 December 2021 from 10.00 – 11.30 am SA (GMT+2).
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2021-12-09
Vulnerable Penticton resident unfairly loses home in municipal tax sale – Ombudsperson calls for compensation and law reform
Victoria – In the wake of a vulnerable 60-year-old woman losing her home, Ombudsperson Jay Chalke calls for significant changes to the way municipalities use tax sales to collect outstanding property taxes.
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2022-02-03
Introducing OmbudsLinked
OmbudsLinked is a LinkedIn discussion group established in October 2021. It is an independent forum, not affiliated with any Ombudsman associations, with the aim of creating space for all types of practicing Ombudsman regardless of model, sector, standards of practice, etc. to congregate, network, share information and ideas, build camaraderie, and unite the profession.
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2022-05-02
Ombudsman investigates management of public health problem on Koh Pha-ngan
Koh Pha-ngan is a district in Surat Thani province. It’s located approximately 100 kilometers from Surat Thani city area, spanning 168 square kilometers. Koh Pha-ngan is very popular as a natural attraction among Thais and foreigners. Its Full Moon Party annually attracts 1.1M tourists and generates 2,000MB income to the country.