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2016-10-31Commonwealth Ombudsman’s inquiry into building and construction industry
In September 2016, the Senate passed a Bill proposing to re-establish the Australian Building and Construction Commissioner and to continue the existence of the body known as the Office of the Fair Work Building Industry Inspectorate under the name of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC). The Bill proposes a potentially broadened scope for the Ombudsman’s reviews of the exercise of coercive powers to gather information.
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2022-01-07
Chancellor of Justice received the highest international recognition
The Chancellor of Justice received the A-status accreditation as a national human rights institution by the GANHRI Sub-Committee on Accreditation (SCA). The decision on accreditation preceded by a submission of a comprehensive statement on the independence, mandate and composition of the institution of the Chancellor of Justice, and an oral hearing by the SCA in December last year.
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2022-01-07
Inaugural International Conference on Human Rights Development
From 23 - 24 November, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) held the 2021 Human Rights Development International Conference. In her opening remarks, NHRC Chairperson Chen Chu said, “Taiwan is very willing to work together with all national governments and civil society organizations in pursuit of the sustainable development of equality, justice, and human rights.”
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2022-01-07
Oversight of environmental professionals strengthened following B.C. Ombudsperson’s recommendations
Jay Chalke, Ombudsperson British Columbia (B.C.), released his final update on an investigation highlighting gaps in oversight of the regulatory scheme that seeks to protect some of B.C.’s most sensitive ecosystems.
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2016-10-28
ENNHRI joins IOI in supporting Polish Commissioner for Human Rights
After the IOI issued a report on the human rights situation in Poland just a week ago, IOI Secretary General Günther Kräuter is very pleased that the support was now extended through the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) and the European Network of Equality Bodies (Equinet).
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2022-01-05
El Síndic presenta el primer informe sobre la actividad de la Agencia de Ciberseguridad
El Síndic destaca su papel en la fiabilidad de la Administración electrónica. La Agencia debe desarrollar un papel clave a la hora de generar un entorno tecnológico de confianza para la Administración digital
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2022-01-05IOI Statement of Support for Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) (November 2021)
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2022-01-05
Joint Statement in Support (ENNHRI / EQUINET / GANHRI / IOI) for the Public Defender (Ombudsman) of Georgia (December 2021)
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2022-01-04
Austrian Ministry for International Affairs grants IOI status as “international institution”
As of 1 January 2022, the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) holds a status as “International Institution” in accordance with the Austrian Act on Headquarter Locations (Amtssitzgesetz). With this new status, the IOI will be able to increase its presence as an independent, international organization, the voice of Ombudsman institutions around the world and the authoritative body on Ombudsman matters.
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2022-01-04
Commonwealth Ombudsman - Factsheet: How to deliver an effective apology (Jan. 2022)
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2022-01-03
Convenio de Cooperación con el Instituto de Pensamiento y Políticas Públicas
El Subsecretario General a cargo del Defensor del Pueblo de la Nación, Juan José Böckel, firmó un Convenio de Cooperación Técnica con el Instituto de Pensamiento y Políticas Públicas, representado por su Presidenta, Ana Carolina Rameri, con el fin de potenciar la promoción, cultura, defensa y protección de los Derechos Humanos.
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2022-01-03
51. Reporte Semanal de “Derechos Humanos en Perspectiva Internacional” (24 al 30 de diciembre de 2021)
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2016-10-20
Recommandation de prioriser le développement de la petite enfance dans les communautés francophones
Dans un rapport sur « La petite enfance : vecteur de vitalité des communautés francophones en situation minoritaire » le commissaire aux langues officielles recommande au gouvernement de prioriser le développement de la petite enfance dans les communautés francophones.
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2016-10-19
L’organe interrégional de médiation/conciliation « péage routier » est opérationnel
Le nouvel organe interrégional de médiation/conciliation est constitué dans le cadre du prélèvement kilométrique appliqué aux poids lourds en Belgique depuis le 1er avril dernier.
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2015-06-08
Latvia - Ombudsman - Annual Report 2012 - EN
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2016-10-18
FRA thematic focus on migrants with disabilities
There is little information available on the situation of migrants and refugees with disabilities recently arrived in the EU. A thematic focus of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) explores practices in four areas crucial to persons with disabilities and victims of torture in the current migrant situation.
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2016-10-18
Declaración institucional del Ararteko en el día para la erradicación de la pobreza
El mantenimiento de un sistema de protección social con una garantía de ingresos es una exigencia irrenunciable en la lucha contra la desigualdad y la pobreza. En el Día Internacional para la Erradicación de la Pobreza, el Ararteko expresa públicamente su apoyo a las Naciones Unidas en sus esfuerzos por sensibilizar a Estados y personas acerca de la necesidad de erradicar la pobreza.
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2016-10-05
Victorian Ombudsman seeks input on making better use of data
The Victorian Ombudsman is exploring how it might make more use of its data on complaints and investigations, including providing summary data to agencies being complained about to assist them in service improvement. Input from colleagues is highly appreciated.
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2021-12-23
Defensoría del Pueblo solicita reforzar acciones para garantizar vacunación a población indígena de Loreto
Tras una serie de dificultades advertidas en el proceso de vacunación contra el COVID-19 que se viene desarrollando a la población indígena de Loreto, la oficina de la Defensoría del Pueblo en esta región demandó a la Dirección Regional de Salud ejecutar, de manera eficiente y transparente, el presupuesto de S/ 1 276 575 que fue transferido por el Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas para garantizar el desplazamiento de las brigadas de vacunación hacia las comunidades nativas que se encuentran en zonas más alejadas y de difícil acceso geográfico
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2021-12-23
Proportion of Indigenous Women in Federal Custody Nears 50%: Correctional Investigator Issues Statement
Ottawa, December 17, 2021 – Today, the Correctional Investigator, Dr. Ivan Zinger, released new data that shows that the proportion of incarcerated Indigenous women has continued to increase unabated, and is nearing 50% of all federally-sentenced women. On January 21, 2020, the Office of the Correctional Investigator reported that the proportion of Indigenous men and women in federal custody had reached a new historic high, surpassing 30% of the overall incarcerated population. The combined men and women Indigenous proportion in federal corrections is now 32%, and climbing.