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2021-07-07Hidden prison disciplinary hearings lack scrutiny, Victorian Ombudsman finds
A Victorian Ombudsman investigation has found prisoner disciplinary hearings are still done “in the dark” and the potential for unfairness remains rife. The probe into the prison disciplinary process, which deals with prisoners who break prison rules, also found prisoners with mental health issues and cognitive impairment were not always offered adequate support and information.
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2021-07-07
ENNHRI published regional rule of law report 2021
National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) are key players in the promotion and protection of human rights, democracy and the rule of law, as state-mandated bodies acting independently of government with a broad human rights mandate. This report of the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) brings together reporting from NHRIs in Europe on the rule of law situation in their country, collected in February and March 2021. It identifies key trends across the region and details the specific situation in each country, including in the context of governments' responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2021-07-05
Passing of former Ombudsman Carlos Alberto Ferreira Pinto
It is with a deep sadness that we have learned of the early and unexpected passing of Dr. Carlos Alberto Ferreira Pinto, former Ombudsman of the Republic of Angola, by natural cause on 2 July 2021 in Luanda.
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2021-07-05
25. Reporte semanal “Derechos humanos en perspectiva internacional”
Les hacemos llegar el 25. 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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2021-07-05
Derechos de personas LGBTI deben ser parte de agenda de próximo Gobierno y Congreso
Se recuerda que en el Perú persisten estereotipos que afectan a dicha población, haciéndolas especialmente vulnerables ante la violencia y discriminación. Al conmemorarse hoy el Día Internacional del Orgullo, la Defensoría del Pueblo exhorta a las próximas autoridades del Ejecutivo y del Congreso a discutir las iniciativas legislativas sobre matrimonio igualitario, identidad de género y la prohibición de terapias de reconversión, respecto de las cuales la institución ha emitido opinión favorable y aún no han sido sometidas a aprobación.
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2021-07-05
Nova Scotia Ombudsman releases Annual Report 2020-2021
Nova Scotia Ombudsman William A. Smith said the year 2020-2021 has been "like no other" for his Office, as it adapted to the new normal of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Mr. Smith released his annual report today, June 29, 2021. He said the Ombudsman's office, like other services and businesses "has had to modify its approach to address changing restrictions and evolving needs."
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2024-05-29
PCC embarks on nationwide intensive training for staff in all its 36 state offices
In a bid to enhance staff capabilities and align with international best practices, the Public Complaints Commission has commenced a nationwide training program for all its staff nationwide. The training, which began on the 13th of May, 2024, saw enthusiastic participation from employees at levels 8 to 15, with staff from all 36 states converging at their respective state offices.
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2024-05-29
Commissioner for Fundamental Rights gives talk at national minorities conference
The Faculty of Pedagogy of Gál Ferenc University organised its 11th national minorities conference entitled “National Minority Education: Options and Solutions in an International Context” in Szarvas, Hungary on 17 April 2024.
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2014-07-25Human Rights Ombudsman - NPM Report 2011 - EN
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2021-06-30
Ombudsmen of Portugal and Cape Verde sign Cooperation Protocol
The Ombudsmen of Portugal and Cape Verde, Maria Lúcia Amaral and José Carlos Delgado, signed a Cooperation Protocol to strengthen the conditions for sharing knowledge, good practices and exchanging experiences, as well as facilitating citizens’ access to their institutions.
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2021-06-30
IOI President attends virtual presentation of 2020 Annual Report of CDHCM
IOI President Chris Field attended the virtual presentation of the 2020 Annual Report of the Human Rights Commission of Mexico City (Comisión de Derechos Humanos de la Ciudad de México, CDHCM) on 29 June 2021. He was joined by Dr. Raúl Lamberto, IOI Regional President for the Caribbean & Latin America, who gave a video address on the occasion.
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2021-06-30
Meeting of CPT at Public Defender’s office as part of special monitoring visit
Deputy Public Defender of Georgia Giorgi Burjanadze and representatives of the Public Defender's Office met with a delegation from the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT). The rights situation of prisoners in Georgia and the ways of solving problems were discussed at the meeting.
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2021-06-28
24. Reporte semanal “Derechos humanos en perspectiva internacional”
Les hacemos llegar el 24. 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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2021-06-28
Ombudsman presents Annual report 2020
2020 marked the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Ombudsman institution in Bulgaria. Fifteen years in which the national public advocate has forged, day after day, year after year, honest, genuine, meaningful, and functional links to the citizens. A relationship that is based on trust, respect, commitment, and aspiration to help every person seeking and relying on support from the Ombudsman institution.
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2021-03-23
Croatia - Ombudsman - Annual Report 2003 - EN
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2021-03-23
Croatia - Ombudsman - Annual Report 2020 - HR
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2018-12-04
Towards the effective protection of LGBTI persons deprived of liberty - a monitoring guide (Dec. 2018)
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2012-04-03
South Africa - Annual Report 2006/2007 EN
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2024-05-23
The Federal Ombudsman calls for strengthening the trust of citizens
On 24 April 2024, the Federal Ombudsman presented its annual report to the Chamber of Representatives. It underlines a number of problems that are affecting the trust of citizens in public authorities and calls for a strengthening of this trust.
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2012-02-08
Valle d'Aosta - Relazione 2008 (IT)