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  • 2023-12-14

    Public Defender’s Office holds information meeting with Campaign against Gender-Based Violence

    Representatives of the Gender Department and Regional Division of the Public Defender’s Office of Georgia held several dozens of meetings in different cities and villages of Georgia within the framework of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.

  • 2023-12-14

    Victorian Ombudsman publishes report on alleged politicisation of public sector

    On 6 December 2023, the Victorian Ombudsman tabled in Parliament her report Alleged politicisation of the public sector: Investigation of a matter referred from the Legislative Council on 9 February 2022 – Part 2. It stemmed from a motion requiring the Ombudsman to investigate several matters, including an allegation about the politicisation of the public sector.

  • 2023-12-14

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  • 2023-12-14

    Ombudsman marks International Anti-Corruption Day

    December 9 marks the commemoration of International Anti-Corruption Day and as part of the observance, the Office of the Ombudsman held the SIKHAY LABAN SA KORAPSYON (SiLaK) Galvanizing the Anti-Corruption Sector Thru Strategic Innovations and Gender Mainstreaming, with the participation of various stakeholders and civil society organizations. 

  • 2023-12-14

    Québec Ombudsman publishes special report on disclosure mechanisms

    On 7 December 2023, Québec Ombudsman Marc-André Dowd released his special report on public integrity: Notoriété et crédibilité des mécanismes de divulgation au sein des organismes publics québécois. His findings are based on a survey of government employees to assess awareness of disclosure mechanisms, their accessibility and the trust they inspire.

  • 2023-12-14

    BC independent oversight offices urge public consultation, legislative reform on use of artificial intelligence

    Three oversight Officers of the Legislature are urging the BC government to expand its consultation on draft principles for the responsible use of artificial intelligence to members of the public in a letter to Minister of Citizens’ Services Lisa Beare. The ministry’s consultation is currently restricted to employees of the BC public service. The officers are also calling on government to ensure clear legislation is in place to protect the interest of British Columbians when AI is used.

  • 2023-12-14

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  • 2023-12-14

    Malawi Parliament passes Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill

    On 7 December 2023, the Malawi Parliament passed the Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023 after close to one and half hours of scrutiny. This bill seeks to amend the Ombudsman Act (Cap. 3:07) in order to clarify and strengthen the legal framework of the jurisdiction and mandate of the Ombudsman.

  • 2023-12-14

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  • 2023-12-14

    Provincial Ombudsman Khyber Pakhtunkhwa successfully conducted second awareness campaign

    After successfully conducting the first phase of awareness campaign under the IOI regional subsidy project, the IOI General Secretariat has extended the said project further under the IOI regional subsidy project and granted a subsidy grant worth 2,667/-€. A detailed plan of different activities was prepared for the proper utilization of this grant/amount.

  • 2023-12-14

    AOMA held its 7th General Assembly

    The African Ombudsman and Mediators Association (AOMA) successfully concluded its 7th General Assembly in Kigali, Rwanda, from 27-29 November 2023. Themed "Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Mediation and Ombudsman Roles," this assembly was a pivotal forum for leaders and delegates from across Africa to engage in meaningful discussions regarding the evolving ethical considerations in mediation and Ombudsman services.

  • 2023-12-14

    Chief Ombudsman hosts Māori King

    New Zealand has a substantial indigenous population, the Māori people. The Ombudsman in New Zealand has been conscious that Māori have not always been well-served by the State and that there have been periods in New Zealand’s post-European history of unfairness and unreasonableness towards Māori.

  • 2023-12-14

    Seimas Ombudspersons’ Office pays visit to Danish Parliamentary Ombudsman

    On 20-24 November 2023, Seimas Ombudsperson Erika Leonaitė and the advisors of the Human Rights Division of the Office visited Copenhagen. The study visit was organised by the Danish Parliamentary Ombudsman's Office, which not only deals with complaints, like most Ombudsman institutions, but also carries out national torture prevention functions in accordance with the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.

  • 2023-12-14

    Defence Force Ombudsman Report: Does Defence handle unacceptable behaviour complaints effectively?

    The Commonwealth Ombudsman, Iain Anderson, in his role as Defence Force Ombudsman, published his own motion inquiry report, Defending Fairness: Does Defence handle unacceptable behaviour complaints effectively?

  • 2023-12-15

    First outline of 13th IOI World Conference programme

    On 13 May 2024 the 13th IOI World Conference starts in The Hague. The aim of the IOI conference is to focus on what we as Ombudsman can do for citizens to make a better future for all.

  • 2023-12-21

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  • 2023-12-21

    Ombudsman to investigate the Toronto Police’s Vulnerable Persons Registry

    On 19 December 2023, Toronto’s Ombudsman Kwame Addo launched an investigation into the Toronto Police Service’s Vulnerable Persons Registry (VPR) to determine if its communication to the public about the registry is adequate and fair.

  • 2023-12-21

    CY Members Su and Wang inspect Taichung City and visit Taichung Popular Audiovisual Center and Central Park

    CY Members Li-chiung SU and Jung-chang WANG conducted an annual local circuit supervision of Taichung City Government on 24 November 2023. In addition to receiving complaints from the public, they also expressed a particular interest in the investment status of the Taichung Popular Audiovisual Center and the maintenance of the facilities at Taichung Central Park.

  • 2023-12-21

    Ombudsman Fardelli meets South African Public Protector Gcaleka

    On Thursday, 14 December 2023, an online meeting of extraordinary significance took place between Dr. Marino Fardelli, President of the National Coordination of Italian Ombudsmen and Ombudsman of the Lazio Region, and Adv. Kholeka Gcaleka, Public Protector of South Africa. Both were recently elected to their respective boards for Europe and Africa within the International Ombudsman Institute.

  • 2023-12-21

    Leadership Retreat in Bogor: Cooperation of the Commissioners of the Indonesian and Dutch National Ombudsman institutions

    On 19 and 20 December 2023, the Commissioners of the Ombudsman of Indonesia and the National Ombudsman of the Netherlands met in Bogor, Indonesia, for a leadership retreat. The topics on the agenda of this meeting were the Venice Principles, institutional transformation, and other topics related to the Grand Design of the Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia for 2025-2045. 

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