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2024-12-06La RightsCon tendrá lugar en Taiwán en 2025, y AccessNow se reúne con la CNDH para compartir sobre los derechos digitales de los pueblos indígenas
El nuevo director ejecutivo de AccessNow —una organización internacional sin fines de lucro que promueve la democracia digital y la libertad sin fronteras—, Alejandro Mayoral Baños, visitó la Comisión Nacional de Derechos Humanos del Yuan de Control el 13 de noviembre de 2024. Durante el encuentro, la presidenta Chen Chu destacó que la conferencia anual RightsCon, organizada por AccessNow, se celebrará por primera vez en Asia Oriental, con Taiwán siendo su sede.
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2024-11-29
Ombudsman will host the inaugural International Ombudsman Summit 2024 on 3 December 2024
The Office of the Ombudsman of Hong Kong, China will host the inaugural International Ombudsman Summit 2024 on 3 December 2024 (Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, West Kowloon Cultural District. This significant event also marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the Office, with an Anniversary Reception planned for the evening to celebrate this important milestone. Kindly click here for the live stream of the Summit 2024.
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2024-11-28
Ombudsman engages with Final-Year MCAST Journalism students
The Parliamentary Ombudsman, Judge Emeritus Joseph Zammit McKeon, held an informative session with final-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Journalism students of the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST). This engagement forms part of the students' hands-on learning experience, allowing them to gain deeper insights into the roles and functions of key institutions.
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2024-11-27
Mobile Educational Point Dedicated to Children’s Rights Inaugurated by the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights of Hungary
Dr. Ákos Kozma, the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights of Hungary, inaugurated a mobile educational point on 20 November, 2024, at ÁGOTA Village to celebrate World Children's Day. The initiative marks the anniversary of the 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child, a cornerstone of international legal protection.
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2024-11-22
Ombudsman announces results of direct investigation operation into LCSD’s handling of obstructions to passageways by bicycles owned by operators of bicycle rental services
On 21 November 2024, the Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, announced the completion of a direct investigation operation into the handling of obstructions to passageways by bicycles owned by operators of bicycle rental services of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, and made eight recommendations to the Department.
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2024-11-22
The Office of the Ombudsman and the Business Community
Kindly click here to read an article by the Parliamentary Ombudsman, Mr Joseph Zammit McKeon, which was published in the "Movers and Shakers 2024".
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2024-11-22
Ombudsman highlights issues with support scheme for highly vulnerable Scots
The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman has published a report spotlighting concerns about the fairness and consistency of grants awarded through the Scottish Welfare Fund. The report highlights issues with the distribution of the Fund, which provides grants to those in crisis.
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2024-11-22
Ethiopian Ombudsman Institution and its challenges
Kindly click here to read an informational article submitted by the Ethiopian Institution of the Ombudsman (EIO) about its mandate, work and current challenges.
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2024-11-22
Safeguarding Children’s Rights in the Domain of Sports and Physical Activities
In an effort to raise awareness about children’s rights in the context of sports, the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children collaborated with the Mauritius Olympic Committee to participate in a workshop titled “Safeguarding Children’s Rights in the Sports Context,” organised on 16 November 2024. The event brought together 35 participants, including athletes and coaches, to engage in meaningful discussions and training on the rights of children in sports and the ethical responsibilities of those working with young athletes.
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2024-11-15
Ararteko Research Study: Sexist Attitudes among the Youth
In October 2024, the Ararteko-Ombudsman of the Basque Country presented a research “Study on Sexist Attitudes among the Youth and Adolescent Population of the Basque Country”. The research is intended to allow a better understanding of the phenomenon of sexist attitudes among the youth and adolescence and extract a series of conclusions, to use them as a basis for recommendations to support decision-makers and improve public policies on gender equality.
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2024-11-15
Estudio del Ararteko sobre las actividades machistas entre la población adolescente y joven en Euskadi
En octubre de 2024, el Ararteko – Defensoría del Pueblo de Euskadi presentó el estudio titulado “Actitudes machistas entre la población adolescente y joven de Euskadi“. El estudio tiene por objeto permitir una comprensión mejor del fenómeno de las actitudes machistas entre las personas jóvenes y extraer una serie de conclusiones, a partir de las cuales poder formular recomendaciones para la mejora de las políticas públicas en materia de igualdad de hombres y mujeres.
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2024-11-15
Recherche de l'Ararteko sur les attitudes machistes chez les jeunes et les adolescents du Pays basque
L'Ararteko-Ombudsman du Pays basque a présenté en octobre 2024 une recherche intitulée « Attitudes machistes chez les jeunes et les adolescents d’Euskadi ». L'étude a pour but de permettre une meilleure compréhension du phénomène des attitudes machistes chez les filles et garçons jeunes et adolescents et d'extraire une série de conclusions, afin de les utiliser comme base de recommandations pour soutenir les autorités publiques et améliorer les politiques publiques en matière d'égalité entre les hommes et les femmes.
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2024-11-15
Online course now open: "AI and Decision-Making Processes, Compliance with the Rights of Individuals" training seminar
The online learning platform for the 2-day training seminar "AI and Decision-Making Processes, Compliance with the Rights of Individuals," which was held in Tallinn, Estonia, on October 15-16, 2024, is now open! The platform includes all seminar presentations, key takeaways, and case studies to explore and work through. Kindly click here to get access to this online course.
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2024-11-15
Commissioner for Fundamental Rights and Deputy Commissioner for the Rights of National Minorities Attend the Meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Nationalities
On 29 October 2024, Dr. Ákos Kozma, Commissioner for Fundamental Rights of Hungary, and Dr. Elisabeth Sándor-Szalay, Deputy Commissioner for the Rights of National Minorities in Hungary, attended the meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Nationalities in Hungary. The session focused on Report no. B/7848 on the activities of the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights of Hungary and his deputies in 2023.
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2024-11-15
The Ombudsman: trusted, credible
Kindly click here to read an opinion piece published by Parliamentary Ombudsman Joseph Zammit McKeon in The Times on 11 November 2024.
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2024-11-15
Ombudsperson Punjab Ms. Nabila Hakim Ali Khan Advocates for Women’s Rights at Women University Multan
In a meaningful outreach initiative, the Ombudsperson Punjab, Ms. Nabila Hakim Ali Khan, visited the Women University of Multan to promote awareness about critical legal protections for women. During a seminar held on campus, Ms. Khan discussed two essential legal frameworks designed to protect women's rights: the Protection Against Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2010 and the Punjab Enforcement of Women Property Rights Act 2021. Her aim was to emphasise the importance of understanding and utilizing these laws to safeguard women’s rights.
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2024-11-15
Public Protector addresses final year law students at the University of the Witwatersrand
Public Protector Adv. Kholeka Gcaleka recently addressed final year law students at the University of the Witwatersrand. Kindly click here to read Adv. Gcaleka’s speech.
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2024-11-07
Cruzando fronteras para mostrar los logros de Taiwán en el campo de los derechos humanos: la NHRC del Yuan de Control asiste a reunión anual de la APF en Tailandia
Del 24 al 25 de septiembre de 2024, la presidenta de la Comisión Nacional de Derechos Humanos (NHRC, por sus siglas en inglés) del Yuan de Control, Chen Chu; la vicepresidenta de la NHRC, Wang Yu-ling; y los miembros de la NHRC Kao Yung-cheng y Lin Wen-Cheng asistieron a la edición número 29 de la Reunión Anual de los Miembros del Foro Asia Pacífico para Instituciones Nacionales de Derechos Humanos (APF) en Bangkok, Tailandia. En calidad de observadores, los representantes de la NHRC presentaron un informe sobre los resultados de trabajo de dicha comisión en temas de igualdad de género.
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2024-11-07
Re-watch webinar on Ombuds Day 2024
On 8 October 2024, the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC), in collaboration with the IOI, held a webinar in celebration of the Ombuds Day 2024 under the theme "Ombuds: Here to Hear". In case you missed the Ombuds Day 2024 webinar or wish to revisit it, you can access the recording of the webinar on YouTube.
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2024-11-07
Ombudsman commends public organisations and public officers for exemplary service and puts forward three strategic focuses to enhance public administration
At the 27th Presentation Ceremony of The Ombudsman’s Awards on 31 October 2024, The Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, presented the Grand Award to the Hong Kong Fire Services Department, an Award for Public Organisation to both the Social Welfare Department and the Water Supplies Department, the Award on Mediation to the Housing Department, the Customer Services Award to the Immigration Department, and the Information Technology Application and Creativity Award to the Hospital Authority. Individual Awards were also given to 79 public officers.