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2021-02-24President urges all Ombudsman institutions to review schemes to ensure consistency with Venice Principles
On 23 February the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC) hosted a Webinar, in collaboration with the IOI, to discuss the UN Resolution on Ombudsman and Mediators. IOI President Peter Tyndall spoke at the webinar, along with IOI Secretary General Werner Amon, and the Médiateur of the Kingdom of Morocco, Judge Mohamed Benalilou.
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2024-03-21La Defensoría objetó el aumento de peajes de Autopistas Urbanas S.A
El subdirector de Transporte y Telecomunicaciones de la Defensoría del Pueblo del la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Javier Altrudi, participó en representación del organismo de la audiencia pública convocada por el Ente Único Regulador de Servicios Públicos porteño para tratar la modificación del cuadro tarifario y el valor del “Pase Diario”.
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2024-03-14Su Majestad el Rey entrega el Premio de Derechos Humanos Rey de España
El 13 de marzo de 2024, la asociación mexicana Familiares por Nuestros Desaparecidos de Jalisco (FUNDEJ) recibió de manos de Felipe VI, el IX Premio de Derechos Humanos Rey de España que conceden el Defensor del Pueblo y la Universidad de Alcalá.
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2021-01-22Provincial Ombudsman Sindh orders payment of financial assistance for widow
On orders of the Provincial Ombudsman Sindh (Pakistan), the Education & Vocational Training Authority of the Government of Sindh paid financial assistance amounting to Rs. 1,200,00/-. The complainant appreciated the role of the Ombudsman for taking prompt action and providing speedy justice.
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2020-05-28Ararteko (Ombudsman Basque Country) - Annual Report 2018 - ES
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2024-03-06Senado, Tribunal Constitucional y Defensor del Pueblo celebran “Aventura de la Constitución”
El Senado de la República, el Tribunal Constitucional (TC) y el Defensor del Pueblo, celebraron el evento “Aventura de una Constitución”, que busca impulsar la educación cívica para que los niños conozcan sus derechos y deberes.
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2024-02-22New Ombudsman report: Prison overcrowding and other matters
On 21 February 2024, the report Prison overcrowding and other matters report: An investigation in response to a reference by the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee of the Queensland Parliament, by the Office of the Queensland Ombudsman, was tabled by the Honourable Curtis Pitt MP, Speaker of the Queensland Parliament.
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2024-02-22Ombudsman receives in audience the Services Manager of Foreign Policy and Diplomacy of the Canadian Embassy in Angola, Gavin Nardocchio-Jones
The Ombudsman of the Republic of Angola made a specific approach to the role of the Ombudsman in Angola, emphasizing the scope of action, extent of services, most recurring cases, and number of complaints.
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2024-02-15Veterans Ombud Releases Update on Letter To Minister of Veterans Affairs Regarding Merlo Davidson Settlement
Veterans Ombud Colonel (Ret’d) Nishika Jardine released an update about the actions Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) took to resolve unfairness in the way it was reducing disability pensions for some Merlo Davidson class action settlement claimants.
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2020-12-03Bougainville President visits Ombudsman Commission
In November 2020, the newly elected Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama met with the Members of the Ombudsman Commission and its Officers to discuss among other things way forward for the creation of the Bougainville Ombudsman Commission.
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2024-02-08The Ombudsman of the Republic of Angola receives the Ambassador of the EU in Angola
The Ombudsman of the Republic of Angola, Mrs. Florbela Rocha Araújo, received the Ambassador of the European Union (EU) accredited in Angola, Mrs. Rosário Bento Pais. At the hearing held on 30 January 2024, the Ombudsman requested the support of the EU for the materialization of virtual hearings throughout the country, to increasingly publicize the role of the institution in defending the rights, freedoms, and guarantees of citizens.
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2024-02-08Defensor del Pueblo fortalece difusión de DDHH a través de mesas comunitarias
El Defensor del Pueblo realizó el tercer encuentro de las mesas comunitarias, actividad que tiene la finalidad de mantener un acercamiento entre el organismo y los distintos sectores de la sociedad.
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2020-11-20Control Yuan National Human Rights Commission promotes human rights education for civil servants
The Control Yuan’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Examination Yuan’s National Academy of Civil Service (NACS) launched a cooperative education campaign to promote human rights awareness among civil servants.
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2024-02-01Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques 2024 : La Défenseure des droits va enquêter sur les risques d’atteintes aux droits et libertés
Alertée par les associations, membres de son comité d’entente Précarité, et par voie de presse, la Défenseure des droits, Claire Hédon, a décidé de se saisir d’office de risques d’atteintes aux droits et libertés ainsi que d’éventuelles situations de discrimination dans le contexte de la préparation et de l’organisation des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques qui se tiendront à Paris à l’été 2024.
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2024-02-01Corruption perception results: NZ must be more open, says Chief Ombudsman
The Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says New Zealand must be even more open and direct if it is to improve its ranking as one of the least corrupt countries in the world. The just-released 2023 Transparency International Corruption Perception Index shows New Zealand has slipped to 3rd place on 85 points, after being ranked 2nd equal with Finland on 87 points in 2022.
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2020-05-28Ararteko (Ombudsman Basque Country) - Annual Report 2019 - ES
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2024-01-18Public Protector confers with Muchinga Provincial Administration and Chinsali Mayor
As part of her working visit to Muchinga Province, the Public Protector Mrs. Caroline Sokoni held various engagements with the Provincial and District leadership in Chinsali. During her meeting with the Permanent Secretary at the Provincial Administration on 8 January 2023, Mrs. Sokoni said it was important for her to meet with officials, technocrats and civil servants at all levels to familiarise herself with the challenges affecting public administration and service delivery.
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2024-01-18Thai Ombudsman’s recommendations about mother’s rights in taking folic acid supplements
There have been complaints filed with the Ombudsman concerning the need for pregnant women to take folic acid (vitamin B9) supplements to prevent birth defects in newborns in a daily dose of 0.4 milligrams before pregnancy, especially during the three months before getting pregnant and the first three months of pregnancy.
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2024-01-18International Ombudsman Learning Academy launched
A learning initiative to help Ombudsman officers across Europe deliver quality services to the citizen was launched on 16 January 2024 in Manchester, UK. The Learning Academy of the European Chapter of the International Ombudsman Institute will serve as a specialized forum and training center where Ombudsmen and their officers will exchange ideas and practices, and develop new skills and modes of cooperation.
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2024-01-18Role of Ombudspersons in advancing the rights of older persons
The Office of the State Comptroller and Ombudsman of Israel presents the findings of an international survey conducted in 2022, in which 55 Ombudsinstitutions from around the world participated. The survey addressed a number of issues, including the difficulties encountered by older persons in using the digital services provided by Ombudsinstitutions and the barriers preventing older persons from filing complaints.