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2021-09-29Control 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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2021-10-13
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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2021-12-01
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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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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2021-09-23
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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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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2021-11-29
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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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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2021-08-24
Control Yuan presents 90th Anniversary Special Issue
On 29 July 2021, the Control Yuan officially released “The Control Yuan 90th Anniversary Special Issue.” 2021 marks the 90th anniversary of the establishment of the Control Yuan (CY). At the end of 2020, President Chu CHEN instructed CY Secretary General Judy, Fu-meei JU to start compiling an anniversary special issue in the hopes of showcasing the positive work that the CY does in helping the workings of government.
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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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2021-10-01
Outgoing Ombudsman calls for review of Ombudsman Act
Outgoing Ombudsman Peter Tyndall has called for a review of the Ombudsman Act. Speaking today [30 September 2021] at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Petitions, the Ombudsman said that the legislation, which dates back to 1980, should be replaced with a more modern, fit for purpose alternative, in line with the United Nations endorsed Venice Principles - the global standard for public service Ombudsman institutions.
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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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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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2021-09-27
Ombudsman concerned about migrants still living in tents
The Seimas Ombudsman is concerned about the fact that migrants still live in tents, even though the air temperature threatens their health and life.
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2021-09-23
Ombudsman conducts more regional sensitisation
Following a series of sensitisation activities in the Lower River Region, the Office continues to create more awareness in the other parts of rural Gambia.The latest of such activities were conducted in the North Bank Region in the form of workshops, radio programmes and clinics with both institutions and communities.
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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.
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2021-11-04
PHSO finds Legal Aid Agency processes had unfair outcomes for vulnerable people
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) published a summary of an investigation which found three vulnerable people living in the UK were locked out of accessing the justice system to challenge deportation orders, because of conflicting government procedures and lengthy delays.
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2021-09-02
Improved regulation of private post-secondary training institutions following implementation of Ombudsperson recommendations
Ombudsperson Jay Chalke released his final update report into the provincial government's oversight of private training institutions in the province today. The report highlights improvements to the regulatory regime resulting from the Ombusperson's recommendations in a 2015 report.
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2021-12-10
IGTO announces three new review investigations
The Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman (IGTO), Ms Karen Payne, has announced three new review investigations that her office will be progressing throughout 2022. A brief summary of the three review investigations is set out here.