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2019-02-25Ombudsman releases first plans for new child and youth mandate
Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé today outlined his plan for assuming the investigative functions of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth by May 1, as mandated by recent provincial legislation.
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2019-02-25
UN CAT calls to establish NHRI by increasing powers of the Ombudsman
The Czech Republic received the final recommendations of the UN Committee Against Torture (hereinafter the “Committee”) based on the examination of the Sixth Periodic Report of the Czech Republic evaluating the implementation of obligations under the UN Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. The Committee received five reports from NGOs and requested also a statement from the Ombudsman.
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2019-02-25
Control Yuan issued report on co-residence of the physically challenged in sheet-metal houses
The Control Yuan has issued a report calling for the New Taipei City Government, the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Health and Welfare to review the handling of the case last year of an illegal sheet-metal dwelling resided in by 18 wheelchair-bound individuals, and issuing advice on making improvements in related policy.
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2019-02-25
Taking the Ombudsman to the people
Through the Chilungamo Program, funded by the European Union, Office of the Ombudsman has in the previous week carried out a number of activities across the country aimed at ensuring that the capacity of citizens to demand transparency and accountability from duty bearers is enhanced.
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2019-02-22
20th Anniversary of the Greek Ombudsman
The Greek Ombudsman, Andreas Pottakis hosted a reception and conference in Athens from 20 - 22 February 2019 on the occassion of the 20th Anniversary of the Greek Ombudsman institution.
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2019-02-22
IOI issues letter of support to Polish Human Rights Commissioner Adam Bodnar
The International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) is deeply concerned about reports that Adam Bodnar, Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of Poland faces a lawsuit in response to a statement he made on the topic of hate speech in Poland.
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2019-02-21
Greek Ombudsman celebrates 20th anniversary
The Greek Ombudsman, a constitutionally endorsed independent authority, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. More than 1.000.000 citizens who have come to contact with the services of the Authority throughout the years — according to the data held by the Ombudsman — are also celebrating with us.
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2019-02-20
CNDH denuncia la persistencia de violencia contra personas defensoras en el país
La Comisión Nacional de Derechos Humanos (CNDH) denuncia ante la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (CIDH) la persistencia de violencia contra personas Defensoras en México, a quienes refrendó su respaldo, y llamó a las autoridades a garantizar condiciones para que realicen sus actividades de manera libre y segura.
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2019-08-14Six inadequacies in the BD’s implementation of the Scheme
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2019-08-14
L-R: Hon. Tirant-Gherardi of Seychelles, Hon. Chizuma of Malawi, Hon. Kajuju of Kenya, Hon. Sérémé of Burkina Faso, Hon. Mkhwebane of South Africa
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2019-08-14
12th AOT Newsletter
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2019-08-14
12th AOT Newsletter
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2019-08-14
Right to vote for persons with disabilities shall be the rule
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2017-11-06
The Ombudsman's Casebook_Issue 30_EN
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2019-02-19
Ombudsman Hong Kong announces results of two direct investigations
On 19 February 2019, Hong Kong Ombudsman Connie Lau announced the completion of two direct investigations, namely “Government’s support for non-Chinese speaking students” and “Government’s handling of two trees in front of Tang Chi Ngong Building of University of Hong Kong”.
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2019-02-19
Ombudsman publishes quarterly newsletter
The Office of the Ombudsman of Tonga published its Quarterly Newsletter, which covers the period from October – December 2018 and puts a specific focus on the Ombudsman’s outreach programmes to the youth.
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2019-02-18
National Preventive Group of the Ombudsman visited a prison
Members of the National Preventive Group (NPG) against torture of the Ombudsman of Azerbaijan visited the prison in Gobustan under the Penitentiary Service of the Ministry of Justice.
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2019-02-14
El Síndic reclama más acuerdo político para hacer frente a las problemáticas y a las desigualdades sociales
En 2018 se ha producido un incremento de las solicitudes de intervención del Síndic en el ámbito de los derechos civiles y políticos. Rafael Ribó solicita en su informe a todas las instituciones catalanas que establezcan como retos prioritarios la consideración de la vivienda como derecho fundamental y no solo como objeto económico y la igualdad de oportunidades en la educación.
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2019-08-09
Presidenta del ILO - Dra. Ayoub Riche
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2019-02-13
Commissioner for Human Rights meets with IOI Secretary General
Dunja Mijatović, Human Rights Commissioner of the Council of Europe (CoE), paid a visit to Austrian Ombudsman and IOI Secretary General, Günther Kräuter, to discuss relevant human rights issues.
