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2021-09-28Webinar on strengthening the mandate of the Ombudsman – video link now available
On 21 September 2021, the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC) – the scientific branch of the African Ombudsman and Mediators Association (AOMA) – hosted a webinar on the topic of “Effective tools to strengthen the mandate of the Ombudsman”. A video link is now available to re-watch the entire event, in case you were not able to see it life.
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2024-07-26
Belgrade Platform for Promotion and Protection of the Environment
The Belgrade Platform for Promotion and Protection of the Environment was established following the International Conference on the Role of Ombudspersons in Environmental Protection held on 13 and 14 June 2024 in Belgrade, organized by the Protector of Citizens of the Republic of Serbia, supported by the OSCE Mission to Serbia.
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2024-07-26
Ombudsman regrets Commission approach to access to documents request concerning EU legislation on combatting child sexual abuse
The European Ombudsman strongly regrets the European Commission’s refusal to follow her recommendation to give greater public access to four documents related to the drawing up of proposed legislation to combat child sexual abuse.
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2024-07-26
Ombudsman publishes 2023 Year Report
The Ombudsman of Sint Maarten recently published the 2023-year report. In 2023 there were a total of 367 complaints handled of which 43 resulted in a report by the Ombudsman.
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2021-09-27
Debate parlamentario del Informe Anual 2020
El Defensor del Pueblo (e.f.), Francisco Fernández Marugán, ha comparecido en el Pleno del Congreso de los Diputados para hacer un balance del trabajo realizado en 2020. En un año marcado por la pandemia de la COVID-19, la Institución que preside incrementó sus actuaciones un 40,5%.
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2021-09-27
37. Reporte semanal “Derechos humanos en perspectiva internacional”
Les hacemos llegar el 37. 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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2021-09-27
Acceso a puertos: se concretó la mesa de diálogo que convocó la Defensoría del Pueblo
El conflicto se genera por la gran cantidad de camiones que llegan cada año a la zona portuaria, generando congestión en toda la región, dificultad de traslado y ocasionando accidentes fatales. "Construimos un Estado presente, cercano, en acción y comprometido con el desarrollo, por eso estamos aquí", remarcó el defensor a cargo Gabriel Savino
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2024-07-25
Office of the Ombudsman embarks on mobile accountability clinics
The Office of the Ombudsman in Malawi has taken to Kasungu for two-week Mobile Accountability Clinics. The clinics are a proactive mechanism that the Office of the Ombudsman uses to take the Office to the people reaching the heart of communities in the rural areas or areas that are far from the main office.
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2024-07-25
Ombudsman Sindh holds the follow-up session with 10 selected students of Hamdard University as Ambassadors for his institute
Muhammad Sohail Rajput, the Ombudsman Sindh, presided the follow-up session of the Brand Ambassador Program on 22 July 2024 at the Secretariat of the Provincial Ombudsman Sindh with the 10 selected students as Ambassadors for Ombudsman Sindh from the Hamdard University.
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2024-07-25
Eight years after committing to implement minimum international standards for prison inspections, British Columbia still has not done so
British Columbia’s Ombudsperson Jay Chalke released an investigative update on 22 July 2024 assessing government’s progress implementing the sole remaining recommendation from his office’s 2016 report aimed at improving how BC’s ten correctional centres are inspected.
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2024-07-25
Toronto’s Ombudsman reports on first year of office’s new Housing Unit, underscores human right to housing
On 19 July 2024, Toronto’s Ombudsman Kwame Addo released an update on the work his office’s new Housing Unit has done during its first year of operation. Established in July of 2023, the Housing Unit at Ombudsman Toronto investigates and reviews the planning and delivery of the City of Toronto’s housing services, policies, and programs to make sure they are fair and uphold Torontonians’ human right to adequate housing.
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2021-09-23
La Défenseure des droits veillera à la mise en œuvre des observations de l’ONU par la France
Le Comité des droits des personnes handicapées des Nations-Unies a publié ses observations finales suite à l’examen du rapport initial de la France sur la mise en œuvre de la Convention relative aux droits des personnes handicapées (CIDPH). La Défenseure des droits se réjouit de voir ses principales recommandations reprises, notamment en matière de lutte contre les discriminations et d’accessibilité.
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2021-09-23
Anti-corruption policies compiled by ACRC have established culture of integrity
Since the inauguration of the Moon Jae-in administration, public organizations have implemented various anti-corruption policies to enhance integrity. Now, by compiling excellent cases, ｢100 Excellent Anti-Corruption Policy Cases in Public Organizations｣ has been released.
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2021-09-20
36. Reporte semanal “Derechos humanos en perspectiva internacional”
Les hacemos llegar el 36. 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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2021-09-17
Statement regarding measures to combat Covid-19 and their compatibility with human rights law
The Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights (Ombudsman) of Cyprus issued a statement regarding the measures taken to combat the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) and their compatibility with human rights law. The statement was deemed necessary because a number of citizens had reached out to the Ombudsman complaining about the measures and claiming that they violate their fundamental rights.
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2021-09-17
Almanac on Kyiv International Forum on Roma Inclusion
On 27 May 2021 the Kyiv International Forum on Roma Inclusion was held at the initiative of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Liudmyla Denisova. Based on the results of the Kyiv International Forum, it was decided to publish an Almanac, which will be published quarterly. The first issue dedicated to the Forum is now available.
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2014-02-05Asian Pacivic Forum: undertaking effective investigations - a manual for NHRIs
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2021-09-16
Webinar on Strengthening the Mandate of the Ombudsman - Registration now open
The African Ombudsman Research Centre in cooperation with the African Ombudsman and Mediators Association, the University of KwaZulu-Natal and the IOI organizes a webinar on the topic of "Strengthening the mandate of the Ombudsman". The event will take place on Tuesday, 21 September 2021 (10AM SA) GMT+2.
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2021-09-16
Introduction of Restrictive or Incentive Measures for Unvaccinated and Vaccinated Persons is not Discrimination
The country is in the worst epidemiological situation, due to which dozens of people die every day. In the current situation, accelerating vaccination is essential to save the lives of our citizens. Recently, many citizens and organizations have addressed the Public Defender's Office with questions about whether they violate the rights of a person when they request to present a vaccination document in labour relations, services, health care, education or other areas and whether such a practice is discriminatory.
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2021-09-16
GANHRI 2020 Annual Report: A year in review
During COVID-19, NHRIs have played a vital role to support national health responses, as well as defend those most at risk of human rights violations. In the face of hard lockdowns and other restrictions, they have been strong advocates for the rule of law.