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2023-01-10IOI Information Brochure (EN)
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2019-10-02Baltic-Nordic Ombudsman conference in Vilnius draws attention to importance of economic and social rights
On 26 September 2019, a Baltic-Nordic ombudsman conference "Ensuring social and economic rights is a safeguard of a dignified life" took place at the National Library of Lithuania. At the opening of the conference, the Head of the Seimas Ombudsmen's Office of Lithuania greeted the ombudsmen from the Baltic and Nordic countries, the Chairman of the Committee on Human Rights of Lithuanian Parliament and welcomed the fact that conference discussions on protection and improvement of human rights and freedoms can be held in the Baltic-Nordic framework.
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2019-08-26
Ombudsman meets Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights
The Ombudsman attaches great importance to the cooperation with the Council of Europe (CoE). On regular basis the Ombudsman meets the different representatives of the CoE and informs them on the activities of the Institution.
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2019-10-14
Court of Appeal declares Ombudsman decisions binding
A three judge bench of the Court of Appeal of Kenya has ruled that the determinations and recommendations of the Commission on Administrative Justice, also known as Office of the Ombudsman, have the force of law hence are binding on public institutions. The landmark decision was made on 26th September 2019.
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2020-08-10
Ombudsman Khyber Pakhtunkhwa presented Annual Report 2019
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ombudsman has taken several decisions on cases against maladministration, majority (about 80%) of which are in favour of complainants. This position illustrates the importance of such grievance redressal system as pillars of good governance, providing foundations for accountability and delivery of public services.
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2020-02-10
Control Yuan investigates case regarding remote area students traveling afar for education
Though the 12-year Basic Education system came into effect in August 2014, students living in remote areas with no junior or senior high schools nearby have to travel afar for education. The costs of transportation and accommodation can become a heavy burden for parents, which is why Control Yuan launched an investigation to ensure the right to education.
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2020-01-10
Ombudsman highlights disability transport issues to Irish Government
Irish Ombudsman Peter Tyndall has written to the Irish Government to highlight some of the issues raised in complaints to his Office that affect people with disabilities. The Government met Thursday 9 January in Marino, Dublin for a special meeting to discuss disability issues.
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2020-05-14
Council executives advanced careers of personal associates and former colleagues
Ballarat Council’s CEO and a Director gave personal associates and former colleagues preferential treatment in employment decisions, the Victorian Ombudsman has found.
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2020-03-04
APT study on follow-up to NPM recommendations now available
How can National Preventive Mechanisms efficiently follow-up on their recommendations for change? A study on follow-up to NPM recommendations was conducted in the framework of tailored support to the Armenian NPM under an EU-funded project.
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2019-09-09
Ombudsman hosts Burundian Delegation
The Commission on Monday, September 2, 2019, hosted a delegation from the Office of the Ombudsman, Burundi. The delegation which was led by the Chief Ombudsman, Hon. Edouard Nduwimana, visited the Commission to learn its operations and share experience and lessons in the implementation of the Ombudsman’s mandate.
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2019-11-27
Investigation into human resources and pay for elderly care
As Taiwan’s population rapidly greys, demand for healthcare and medical services has been increasing in step, yet human resources for elderly care remain in short supply. To ensure the rights of the elderly, the Control Yuan (CY) launched an investigation to make sure they receive the best care possible.
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2023-01-02
AORC/IOI Webinar - Mediation / Alternative Dispute Resolution - Invitation & Speaker Information
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2019-10-22
Appointment of Acting Chief Ombudsman Richard Pagen
The Ombudsman Commission welcomes the appointment of Ombudsman Richard Pagen as the Acting Chief Ombudsman. He fills the position left vacant by former Chief Ombudsman Michael Dick whose service came to end when he reached the retirement age of 55 on 4th October 2019.
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2020-01-23
Ombudsman Svetina meets with Austrian Ombudsman Amon
On 13 January 2020, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina hosted a working visit from Werner Amon, Secretary General of the IOI and Chair of the Austrian Ombudsman Board. Amon and his Slovenian counterpart exchanged the experiences of their respective national institutions dedicated to human rights and called for even greater cooperation between ombudsmen in Europe.
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2023-07-24
80. Reporte Internacional de “Derechos Humanos en Perspectiva Internacional” (del 14 al 20 de julio de 2023)
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2019-10-10
NPM recommends maximum term for stay of foreigners alone in detention facilities in airports
The Ombudsman of Portugal, acting as head of the National Mechanism for the Prevention (MNP) of Torture and Mistreatment, addressed a recommendation to the Portuguese Immigrants and Borders Service (SEF) to avoid situations of excessive isolation of persons detained in temporary installation facilities in airports, while awaiting the decision to enter the country.
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2019-09-20
Control Yuan launches public online system of political donation records
Following amendment of the Political Donation Act in 2018, the Control Yuan has established an online system of political donation records. The general public can use the system to check the income and expenditures of political parties, groups and candidates without having to go to the CY to make an inquiry in person. The system will help facilitate public accountability and transparency with respect to political donations, which is in line with the goals of the Sunshine Acts.
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2019-10-21
General Inspection Organization has new President
H.E. Justice Hassan Darvishian has been elected as the new President of the General Inspection Organization (GIO) of Iran. He succeeds H.E. Justice Naser Seraj, who held the position in the previous years.
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2019-08-27
Ombudsman engages Sierra Leone police
The Ombudsman of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Leon Jenkins-Johnston esq. and team from the Office of the Ombudsman has engaged Senior Police officers at various divisions in the western Area. The engagement is part of the ongoing sensitization drive that the ombudsman started few months ago to meet with MDA’s.
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2019-09-26
Commissioner for Fundamental Rights presents OPCAT Annual Report 2018
In accordance with Section 3 of Act CXLIII of 2011 on the Promulgation of the OPCAT, the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights performs the tasks of the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) as of 1 January 2015 and is pleased to present a comprehensive report on the NPM's activities in 2018.