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2021-12-15Integrity agencies seek reforms to deter the misuse of public resources
The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission and the Victorian Ombudsman have written to all leaders of Victorian political parties seeking recommendations for legislative change to deter the misuse of public funds.
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2021-12-14
Awareness campaign on human rights and the work of the Ombudsman
The Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the introduction of the institution of the Commissioner in the Republic of Cyprus, is organizing an information and awareness campaign on human rights.
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2021-12-13
48. Reporte semanal “Derechos humanos en perspectiva internacional”
Les hacemos llegar el 48. Reporte Semanal de “Derechos Humanos en Perspectiva Internacional” elaborado por el Programa de Observación y Asistencia para el Fortalecimiento de las Defensorías del Pueblo, que forma parte de la Unidad de Política Institucional de la Defensoría del Pueblo de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (Argentina).
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2021-12-10
Ombudsman publishes English version of Annual Report and NPM Report for 2020
The Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia is happy to announce that the Annual Report for 2020 and the Report on Implementation of the Tasks of the National Preventive Mechanism under the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment for 2020, are now available also in English language.
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2021-12-09
Control Yuan passes draft amendments to Provision of Control Act
On 12 October 2021, the Control Yuan passed the Draft Amendments to the Control Act, adding a special section to Chapter 5-1, “Exercise of the Powers and Functions of the National Human Rights Commission,” by enacting a special law, sending it to the Legislative Yuan for consideration on the same day.
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2021-12-09
NIPSO Quarterly Bulletin – Winter 2021
The Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman (NIPSO) launches the winter edition 2021 of its Quarterly Bulletin. The Bulletin aims to provide readers with a short, easy-to-read summary of news from the office, drawing attention to NIPSO’s most recent investigation reports, providing updates on new initiatives, and highlighting other aspects of the Ombudsman’s work.
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2024-08-16
Ombudsman for Children’s Office publishes “Tomorrow Starts with Us” children’s survey
The Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) commissioned "Tomorrow Starts with Us", a survey carried out with Amárach Research to mark the OCO’s 20th Anniversary. The cost of living, mental health services and future housing needs are the top three concerns for over 1,000 secondary school students who took part in the survey.
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2024-08-16
Woman repaid thousands after healthcare provider failed to properly assess and fund her mother’s care
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) is urging Integrated Care Boards (ICB) to learn from mistakes and take action to prevent other families facing unnecessary financial strain after a case investigated by the Ombudsman highlighted the issue.
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2021-12-06
47. Reporte semanal “Derechos humanos en perspectiva internacional”
Les hacemos llegar el 47. Reporte Semanal de “Derechos Humanos en Perspectiva Internacional” elaborado por el Programa de Observación y Asistencia para el Fortalecimiento de las Defensorías del Pueblo, que forma parte de la Unidad de Política Institucional de la Defensoría del Pueblo de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (Argentina).
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2024-08-14
Ombudsman probes respite services for supporting carers of elderly persons and persons with disabilities
On 9 August 2024, the Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, announced the launch of a direct investigation to carefully examine the respite services for supporting carers of elderly persons and persons with disabilities.
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2021-12-02
President greets delegates at conference commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the State Comptroller and Ombudsman of Israel
Chris Field, President of the International Ombudsman Institute and Western Australian Ombudsman, provided an opening greeting to delegates at the international conference on Advancing the Rights of the Elderly in an Age of Longevity, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the State Comptroller and Ombudsman of Israel.
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2014-01-23Australia - Victorian Ombudsman - Annual Report 2010 (Part II) EN
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2021-11-30
Petri Jääskeläinen continues as Ombudsman
Doctor of Laws Petri Jääskeläinen has been re-elected to serve as Parliamentary Ombudsman of Finland for a term of four years from January 2022 – December 2025. Dr. Jääskeläinen has already acted as Parliamentary Ombudsman two four-year terms.
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2021-11-29
Greater transparency needed for Government’s use of machine technology in decision-making
New South Wales (NSW) Ombudsman Paul Miller has called for greater visibility of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other machine technology by NSW Government agencies. In a report tabled in Parliament, the Ombudsman has cautioned agencies that using machine technology in ways that do not accord with standards of lawfulness, transparency, fairness and accountability, could lead to findings of maladministration or potentially unlawful conduct.
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2021-11-29
Élection de la nouvelle Présidente et du nouveau Bureau de l’AOMF
La protectrice du citoyen du Québec, Mme Marie Rinfret, vient d’être élue présidente de l’Association des Ombudsmans et Médiateurs de la Francophonie (AOMF) à l’issue de l’assemblée générale virtuelle du jeudi 25 novembre 2021 où ont été élus un nouveau Bureau, Conseil d’administration et Comité des adhésions. Leur mandat sera d’une durée de trois ans.
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2021-11-26
Calais : La défenseure des droits rappelle l'urgence d'une politique d'accueil respectant les droits fondamentaux des personnes exilées
Face au drame meurtrier qui a occasionné le 24 novembre 2021 la disparition en mer de 27 personnes, hommes, femmes, enfants, dans une embarcation au large des côtes de Calais, la Défenseure des droits, Claire Hédon, exprime sa vive émotion et adresse ses condoléances attristées aux familles et proches des personnes exilées.
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2018-09-05
Opcat Report on Whanganui Prison New Zealand August 2018
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2024-08-09
Webinar on "Promoting Gender Equality: The Role of the Ombudsman"
Join the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC), the research and training arm of the African Ombudsman and Mediators' Association (AOMA), for the thought-provoking webinar on "Promoting Gender Equality: The Role of Ombudsman" on Tuesday, 27 August 2024 at 10 am (GMT+2), organised in collaboration with the International Ombudsman Institute.
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2021-11-24
First wave of COVID-19 in CHSLDs — Identify the causes of the crisis, act, remember
Québec Ombudsperson Marie Rinfret released her findings on how the COVID-19 crisis in residential and long-term care centres (CHSLDs) was handled during the first wave of the pandemic on November 23, 2021. In her special report tabled in the National Assembly, she made 27 recommendations to the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux and to the Minister aimed at implementing far-reaching measures to act on the causes of the crisis and to improve residents’ living conditions.
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2021-11-23
45. Reporte semanal “Derechos humanos en perspectiva internacional”
Les hacemos llegar el 45. Reporte Semanal de “Derechos Humanos en Perspectiva Internacional” elaborado por el Programa de Observación y Asistencia para el Fortalecimiento de las Defensorías del Pueblo, que forma parte de la Unidad de Política Institucional de la Defensoría del Pueblo de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (Argentina).