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2023-03-27Seoul Metropolitan Government Citizens' Ombudsman Commission - Annual Report 2022 - EN
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2020-03-02Ontario Ombudsman Director for Special Ombudsman Response Team
Ombudsman Ontario job opportunity for Director, Special Ombudsman Response Team (SORT). As a key member of the Ombudsman’s Executive Management Team, the SORT Director provides investigative expertise, leadership, high-level strategic advice and critical management support to the Ombudsman.
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2020-01-08
Ombudsman finds that rights of incapacitated individuals are still unduly restricted
A recent study by the Seimas Ombudsmen revealed that after the ongoing review of the incapacity of individuals, there are still more than 1,600 incapacitated individuals in the country, whose rights have so far been unduly restricted. These particularly puzzling findings were presented by the Seimas Ombudsmen's Office in a report.
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2023-11-03
La síndica presenta en el Pleno del Ayuntamiento de Manresa el informe de supervisión 2022
El 19 de octubre de 2023, la síndica de greuges de Cataluña, Esther Giménez-Salinas, intervenió en el Pleno del Ayuntamiento de Manresa para presentar el informe de supervisión anual correspondiente al año 2022.
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2020-02-20
1 in 5 mental health patients don’t feel safe in NHS care, Ombudsman finds
A new survey published by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman found that one in five people did not feel safe while in the care of the NHS mental health service that treated them.
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2020-04-06
Press freedom must not be undermined by measures to counter disinformation about COVID-19
In the past weeks, parliaments, governments and local authorities have adopted legislation, decrees or decisions that clearly risk hampering the work of journalists and restricting the public’s right to receive information. Introducing disproportionate restrictions to press freedom is a counterproductive approach that must stop, says Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Dunja Mijatović.
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2019-11-18
EU Charter of Fundamental Rights marks its 10th anniversary
On 1 December 2019, the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights will celebrate its 10th anniversary since it became legally binding, with the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty on 1 December 2009. To mark this anniversary, the European Commission, together with the Finnish Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), held a conference on 12 November 2019, with the aim of looking at how to improve the use and awareness of the Charter to bringing it to life for citizens in the EU.
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2020-04-23
OPCAT inspections and visits during COVID-19 pandemic – statement of principles
Monitoring places of detention is an essential preventive safeguard for the treatment of people who have been deprived of their liberty. The Chief Ombudsman is mindful of the need to enter facilities and carry out inspections in a way that is safe, effective and supportive and has established a set of principles to guide facilities and their staff in managing this crisis.
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2020-07-07
Norfolk council agrees to rigorous scrutiny of services for children with Special Educational Needs
Councillors in Norfolk will be provided with regular detailed analysis of the county council’s special educational needs services following a critical Ombudsman report.
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2020-03-16
Covid-19 Update regarding 12th IOI World Conference
Following the news concerning the outbreak and rapid spread of the Corona COVID19 disease, the IOI World Board is now considering a postponement of the 12th IOI World Conference and General Assembly. We will notify delegates of the IOI World Board’s decision in this regard. ******** Suite aux nouvelles concernant l'apparition et la propagation rapide de la maladie Corona COVID19, de l'IIO envisage maintenant de décaler la 12e conférence mondiale et l'Assemblée générale. ******** Tras las noticias relativas a la rápida propagación de la enfermedad de Corona COVID19,la Junta Directiva del IIO está considerando ahora aplazar la 12ª Conferencia Mundial y de la Asamblea General.
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2020-01-15
Ombudsman presents draft bills of enabling legislation to Prime Minister
The Ombudsman Commission officially presents draft bills etc. of it's enabling legislation to the Prime Minister of the independent state of Papua New Guineam Hon. James Marape.
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2020-04-03
Human Rights Defender publishes guide on FAQs about Coronavirus situation
Armenian Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan has published a guide on frequently asked questions about the new Coronavirus and the situation of human rights in a State of Emergency.
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2019-12-12
Ombudsman Hong Kong announces results of investigation into Allocation Mechanism of Ward Offices under Housing Department
The Ombudsman of Hong Kong, Ms Winnie Chiu, today (12 December) announced the completion of a direct investigation into the Allocation Mechanism of Ward Offices under the Housing Department (HD).
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2019-12-18
City of Toronto improves how it handles dangerous dogs
The City of Toronto Ombudsman says a Toronto family deserves a lot of credit for changes the City is making to how it handles complaints about dangerous dogs. Susan Opler made the observation today when releasing the results of an Enquiry into the family’s complaint about Toronto Animal Services, part of the City’s Municipal Licensing & Standards division.
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2020-01-24
Plans to expand human rights activities of Public Defender of Rights
The Office of the Public Defender of Rights has launched a four-year plan focused on human rights protection. The plan will allow the Ombudsman to focus even more strongly on particularly vulnerable groups, such as children, people with disabilities and people whose freedom has been restricted.
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2023-03-15
Austria - Report on NPM activities 2021 - EN
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2023-03-15
Austria - Annual Report 2021 - EN
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2020-02-17
BC Ombudsperson investigative update finds call wait times for most vulnerable still too long
Income and disability assistance recipients are still not getting the timely service they need when using the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction’s telephone system, according to the BC Ombudsperson who released an update today to his 2018 report.
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2019-11-12
Ombudsman Hong Kong introduces new incentive for promoting good public administration
At the Presentation Ceremony of The Ombudsman’s Awards on 8 November 2019, the Ombudsman of Hong Kong, China, Ms Winnie Chiu, emphasised that the promotion of good public administration is the primary focus of the Office of The Ombudsman’s work. Following its complaint handling and direct investigations, the Office makes recommendations for improvement and proactively monitors the progress of implementation. In addition to holding the annual Awards, the Office has introduced a new incentive of issuing appreciation letters to public officers in recognition of their efforts to resolve complaints.
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2020-01-24
High level of public trust for Human Rights Defender
A public opinion survey carried out by the International Republican Institute (IRI) shows that the public feels a high level of trust for the Human Rights Defender.