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2022-07-20ENNHRI Report on strengthening human rights accountability at borders
The European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) recently published a report on “Strengthening Human Rights Accountability at Borders”. The report builds on the findings of a previous report, which identified and analysed the underlying causes of gaps in human rights accountability at borders.
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2022-07-25
2021 Report of the National Preventive Mechanism available now
The Office of the Public Defender of Georgia published the English version of the 2021 report of the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM).
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2022-07-25
Summer-issue of EQUINET Newsletter now available
The European Network of Equality Bodies (EQUINET) published Issue 24 of its newsletter for the summer of 2022, which covers – among other things – equality data published by equality bodies in legal casework, artificial intelligence, gender recognition in Europe, or age discrimination.
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2022-07-25
Lack of articulation between the Institute of Social Security and SEF compromises access to social benefits
The Ombudsman addressed an alert to the competent authorities after receiving various complaints from foreign citizens reporting difficulties encountered with services provided by the Institute of Social Security (ISS, IP) that are not taking into account the exceptional rules in force in relation to the regularity of their stay in national territory, thereby blocking access to various social benefits.
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2022-07-25
Launch of the new Ombudsman’s Office website
The Office of the Ombudsman of Latvia has launched a new website, which is now more accessible and user-friendly. The website was developed in cooperation with Turn Digital, digital accessibility experts and users.
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2022-07-25
60th Anniversary of the System of Administrative Counselors
A ceremony of the 60th anniversary of the System of Administrative Counselors was held on 30 June 2022 in the presence of Crown Prince and Princess Akishino. The ceremony was held in order to re-acknowledge the importance of the role played by administrative counselors in connecting the public and the government, deepening the understanding of the system by the public, and promoting cooperation with local governments.
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2022-07-27
Ombudsperson finds only one-third of recommendations are implemented three years after report calling for improved safeguards for people involuntarily detained in B.C. psychiatric facilities
Recommendations to protect the legal rights of people involuntarily admitted to psychiatric facilities across the province are still not being adequately implemented, according to an investigative update released by the British Columbia Ombudsperson today.
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2022-07-29
Honorary Life Membership awarded to former Secretary General Werner Amon
Werner Amon, former Ombudsman of Austria and IOI Secretary General from 2019 – 2022, has been awarded IOI Honorary Life Membership for his commitment and successful work for the organization.
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2022-07-29
Honorary Life Membership awarded to former European Regional President Rafael Ribó
Rafael Ribó, former Ombudsman of Catalonia and Regional President of IOI Europe, has been awarded IOI Honorary Life Membership for his commitment and successful work for the organization.
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2022-07-25
Ensure follow-up to Ombudswoman’s recommendations and the access to information
On 13 July 2022, the European Commission published its third annual Rule of Law Report, providing an overview of the trends in this area in the European Union. For the first time, the Report contains specific recommendations to member states, including Croatia. One of them calls for Croatia to ensure a more systematic follow-up to recommendations and information requests of the Ombudsperson.
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2022-07-28
CHRAJ Commissioner endoreses public education and awareness creation on punctuality
Mr. Joseph Whittal, Commissioner of CHRAJ has endorsed a public education and awareness campaign on punctuality in a ceremony held at the CHRAJ Head Office in Accra.
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2022-07-27
Ombudsman Sindh presents Annual Report 2021 to Chief Minister Sindh
Mr. Ajaz Ali Khan, Hon’ble Ombudsman Sindh, Pakistan, presented the Annual Report 2021 of the Institution to the Honourable Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, on 21st July, 2022.
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2022-07-27
Systemic Investigation on a Case of Cellular Tower Installation Project
The citizen in San Pa Tong Subdistrict Municipality, Chiangmai, had filed a complaint and requested the ombudsman to look into the performance of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC), in regards to allowing a private company to install a cellular tower in a community area.
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2022-08-01
New Catalan Ombudsman appointed
The Síndic de Greuges de Catalunya (Catalan Ombudsman) has a new incumbent, Ms. Esther Giménez-Salinas i Colomer. Ms. Giménez-Salinas was elected by the Catalan Parliament on 30 June and took office on 14 July 2022.
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2022-08-01
Effectiveness of 1823 in handling complaints and enquiries
The Ombudsman, Ms Winnie Chiu, announced the launch of a direct investigation to examine the effectiveness of 1823, managed by the Efficiency Office (EO), in handling complaints and enquiries.
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2022-08-01
Representatives of the Ombudsman’s Office visit border control posts in Terehova and Grebņeva
On Tuesday, July 19, Deputy Ombudsman Ineta Piļāne, together with other representatives of the Ombudsman’s Office, visited the border control posts in Terehova and Grebņeva.
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2022-08-01AORC_Webinar_Sectoral OM_Municipal_Police_Military_Save the Date_FR.pdf
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2022-08-01
AORC_Webinar_Sectoral OM_Municipal_Police_Military_Save the Date_EN.pdf
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2022-08-05
| New Secretary General Gaby Schwarz takes office
On 1 August 2022, Ms. Gaby Schwarz took office as the new Secretary General of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI). Ms. Schwarz was sworn in as a member of the Austrian Ombudsman Board on 11 July 2022 and takes over the office of IOI Secretary General from her predecessor Werner Amon, who resigned as Austrian Ombudsman at the end of June 2022.
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2022-08-01
Ombudsman resolved complaint about an impact from sand mining in Yan Ta Khao district, Trang province
In 2003 the government issued a policy concerning an execution of dredging brooks, streams, canals, ponds, lakes, coastal areas and rivers in order to prevent recurring floods and drought.
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