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2022-07-01Peter Kostelka (left) receives IOI Golden Order of Merit
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2021-08-06Fundamental Rights Forum 2021: less than 3 months to go!
The Fundamental Rights Forum 2021 is fast approaching, starting on 11 October. Hosted by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), the Forum creates a unique platform for dialogue on pressing human rights challenges. It brings together diverse voices, uniting thinkers, makers, creators and doers. It will be an opportunity for young people in particular to voice their opinions.
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2021-05-27
Ombudsman opens IOI General Assembly
Irish Ombudsman and IOI President, Peter Tyndall, opened the IOI General Assembly from Dublin Castle. The Office of the Ombudsman is delighted to be hosting the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) 12th General Assembly and World Conference on behalf of IOI.
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2021-04-08
Re-watch AORC Webinar on “Ombudsman Concept” online
The African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC) presents the recorded video of its latest webinar on the “Concept of the Ombudsman” as well as the written contributions of panellists. If you were not able to participate in the live event, you can now re-watch the webinar online.
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2021-09-15
Victorian Ombudsman launches investigation into border exemptions
The Victorian Ombudsman has today launched an investigation into COVID-19 related interstate travel permits, exceptions and exemptions.
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2021-05-14
Direct Investigation Reports: Regulatory Regime for Lifts and Escalators and Management and Repair of Public Toilets
The Ombudsman of Hong Kong, China, Ms Winnie Chiu, held a press conference on 13 May 2021 to announce the results of two own-motion investigations regarding the regulatory regime for lifts and escalators and the management and repair of public toilets by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department and Architectural Services Department.
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2025-05-02
Una representante del Síndic de Greuges en el Consejo Asesor de Derechos Humanos de Cataluña
Mar Torrecillas, asesora del área de Seguridad Ciudadana y Justicia, es la representante de la institución del Síndic de Greuges en el nuevo Consejo Asesor de Derechos Humanos de Cataluña. Se trata de un órgano consultivo y asesor creado para garantizar el cumplimiento de los derechos humanos en Cataluña y para analizar y reflexionar sobre las políticas públicas relacionadas con los derechos humanos.
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2021-07-29
New Ombudsman takes office
Mr. Rajmanlal Joseph was appointed the 5th Ombudsman of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago for a period of 3 years. Mr. Joseph succeeded Mr. Patrick Mark Wellington who served as Ombudsman from 2018 to 2021.
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2021-04-06
Human Rights Commissioner presents publication on Ombudsman institutions
Ombudsman Tatiana Moskalkova presented the publication "Protection, promotion and development of the Ombudsman Institutions", prepared by the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation together with the Director General of Human Rights and the Rule of Law of the Council of Europe, Christos Giakoumopoulos.
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2021-10-25
New Chief Ombudsman appointed
Erik Nymansson has been appointed as the new Chief Parliamentary Ombudsman of Sweden. He started his position on 1 October 2021 and follows Elisabeth Rynning, whose term ended.
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2023-11-15
USOA 41st Annual Conference - Fee and Registration Information
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2023-10-12
Ombudsman Commission PNG - Investigation trip report 2023 - EN
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2021-05-25
Celebrating women leaders in Ombudsman and oversight
Women have and continue to make immense contributions towards the development and impact of Ombudsman and related oversight institutions. The Chief Public Complaints Commissioner and Ombudsman of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is pleased to announce the online gallery of women leaders in ombudsman and oversight institutions.
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2021-03-29
Ombudsman and Council of Europe host international webinar on UN Resolution
The Institution of the Ombudsman of the Kingdom of Morocco, the Council of Europe and the Venice Commission invite you to an international Webinar on the United Nations Resolution on Ombudsman and Mediator institutions, which will be held online on 7 April 2021. Save the date!
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2021-04-08
Ombudsman votes against Ministry’s report on implementation of action plan on penitentiary and probation sphere
The Ministry of Justice of Armenia has presented the 2020 semi-annual report of the implementation of 2019-2023 Action Plan on Penitentiary and Probation Spheres to the Office of the Human Rights Defender of Armenia
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2021-07-12
Mr. Somsak Suwansujarit appointed new Chief Ombudsman of Thailand
Pursuant to section 17 of the Organic Act of Ombudsmen B.E. 2560 (2017), Mr Viddhavat Rajatanun has completed his term as Chief Ombudsman of Thailand. Following the Royal Proclamation Appointment granted by His Majesty the King Mahavajiralongkorn, Mr. Somsak Suwansujarit was appointed Chief Ombudsman of Thailand and Assoc.Prof. Issaree Hunsacharoonroj as Ombudsman of Thailand.
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2023-11-07
Western Australian Ombudsman – Screening and Assessments Flow Chart
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2023-10-11
IOI Annual Report 2022/2023 (EN / FR / ES)
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2021-03-29
Ombudsman Hong Kong announces results of investigation into Government’s handling of misconnection of private building sewers to stormwater collection systems
On March 29, the Ombudsman, Ms Winnie Chiu, announced the completion of a direct investigation into the Government’s handling of misconnection of private building sewers to the stormwater collection system (referred to as “sewer misconnection”) and has made eight recommendations for improvement having regard to the inadequacies found on the part of the Buildings Department (BD) and the Environmental Protection Department (EPD).
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2021-04-30
Victorian Ombudsman: Lessons taken from a botched COVID-19 grant roll out
This week's Ombudsman's investigation of the Victorian Ombudsman into the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions' administration of the Business Support Fund demonstrates the impact of a poorly executed grant scheme, which may cost the State Government up to $120 million in paying back up to 12,000 business owners.
