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2022-04-19Ombudsman attended the inauguration of a new penitentiary institution for female prisoners and juveniles
On 15 April 2022, Ms. Sabina Aliyeva, the Ombudsman of Azerbaijan, deputies, relevant state authorities, human rights defenders, and mass media outlets attended an inauguration ceremony of a new penitentiary institution for female prisoners and juveniles by the Ministry of Justice in Baku.
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2022-04-19
Ombudsperson publishes Annual Report 2021
The Ombudsperson Institution of Kosovo published the Annual Report 2021. This annual report describes the general situation of human rights in Kosovo and the activities of our institution in protecting and promoting human rights for the period from 1 January - 31 December 2021.
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2022-04-22
New Ombudsman for Ireland appointed
Ger Deering was appointed Ombudsman and Information Commissioner for Ireland by President Michael D. Higgins in January 2022. Ger has established and led a number of public bodies and has considerable experience in consumer and employment rights.
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2022-04-19
Former ombudsman Alex Brenninkmeijer has passed away
Former National ombudsman Alex Brenninkmeijer has passed away on 14 April at the age of 70. Alex Brenninkmeijer was a highly valued member of the IOI Board of Directors.
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2022-04-19
Ombudsman Saskatchewan publishes 2021 Annual Report
Ombudsman and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner, Mary McFadyen’s 2021 annual reports were tabled in the Saskatchewan Legislature today – the last ones before she retires on May 6, 2022. McFadyen said long-term care was an important theme this year, as it was throughout her time as Ombudsman.
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2022-04-22
Catalan Ombudsman publishes 2021 Annual Report
The Catalan Ombudsman has published the 2021 Annual Report which includes all the activity carried out by the institution and highlights the most significant actions for each area in a year marked again by different waves of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the consequent effects not only on the healthcare system, but on a wide range of rights and the economic activity of the country.
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2022-04-13
Ombudsman of Hong Kong examines Education Bureau’s monitoring of boarding sections of schools for children with intellectual disabilities
The Ombudsman, Ms Winnie Chiu, on 7 April announced the launch of a direct investigation to examine the monitoring of boarding sections of schools for children with intellectual disabilities by the Education Bureau (“EDB”).
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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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2022-04-28
Ombudsman Hong Kong announces results of investigation into management of waste separation bins
The Ombudsman, Ms Winnie Chiu, today (28 April) announced the completion of a direct investigation into the management and effectiveness of waste separation bins, and made six recommendations for improvement to the Environmental Protection Department (EPD).
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2022-04-26
Study on issues of girls’ education - Ombudsman Sindh calls for implementation of recommendations
Sindh Education & Literacy Department (SE&LD) is being vigorously persuaded by the secretariat Provincial Ombudsman Sindh (POS) on the implementation of the study on the "issues of girl's education in sindh".
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2022-05-02
Control Yuan and Judicial Yuan jointly organize Citizen Judges moot court simulation
To improve understanding of the Citizen Judges Act, an unprecedented evolution in Taiwanese juridical history will take effect in 2023: the Control Yuan (CY) and the Judicial Yuan collaborated to organize a series of new citizen judge experiential activities and visits.
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2022-05-04
13th World Conference 2024 to be hosted by National Ombudsman of the Netherlands
The IOI is pleased to inform you, that the next IOI World Conference and General Assembly will be hosted by the Office of the National Ombudsman of the Netherlands and held in The Hague in May 2024.
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2022-05-05
The Human Rights Ombudsman attended the ENO conference on the role of human rights institutions in times of crises in Strasbourg
Slovenian Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina attended a two-day conference of the European Network of Ombudsmen (ENO) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. Hosted by the offices of the European and French human rights ombudsman's offices, representatives of European national and regional ombudsman institutions and other participants active in this field discussed the role of ombudsmen in times of crises.
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2022-05-04
Nova Scotia Ombudsman William A. Smith retiring
Nova Scotia Ombudsman William A. Smith will retire effective June 30, Premier Tim Houston announced today, May 3.
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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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2022-05-12
Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces (SCOAF) publishes Annual Report 2021
The Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces (SCOAF), Ms. Mariette Hughes, presents the Annual Report for 2021.
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2022-05-12
Ombudsman of Latvia publishes Annual Report 2021
The Ombudsman has published the 2021 Annual Report. The report presents information on the progress made in such areas as civil and political rights, social, economic and cultural rights and children’s rights. Key developments in raising public awareness and international cooperation are also listed.
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2022-05-09
Trailblazing Ombudsman has passed away
New Zealand’s first female Ombudsman, Nadja Tollemache OBE, has passed away at her home in Auckland. Ms Tollemache, who served as Ombudsman from 13 May 1987 to 30 June 1992, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones.
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2022-05-11
The Dutch National Ombudsman, the Ombudsman for Children and the Ombudsman for Veterans present their Annual Report 2021
The Dutch National Ombudsman, the Ombudsman for Children and the Ombudsman for Veterans have today presented their Annual Report 2021 to the House of Representatives. In it, they note that the resignation of the Dutch government in early 2021, the March elections and the long process that followed in forming a government resulted in a year of government silence and official introspection.
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2022-05-12
Office of the Queensland Ombudsman releases a new Casebook on helping agencies to improve decision-making
The annual casebook of investigation outcomes, now in its second year, aims to be a tool for shared learning that helps build greater knowledge about issues for improving decision-making.
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