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2015-10-27Making access to justice a reality for all
Despite access to justice being a core fundamental right, barriers prevent many from exercising this legal right. European Day of Justice on 25 October serves to remind us of the need to improve access to justice and raise awareness of the key role this right plays in itself and in enabling other rights to be claimed.
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2015-10-27
Ombudsman launches new website
In a ceremony held on 19 October 2015, the Office of the Ombudsman of The Gambia presented its new website. In her welcome remarks, Ombudsman Fatou Njie-Jallow indicated that the website is aimed at creating more awareness among citizens about the role and function of the Office and she encouraged all to make use of the online complaints service which, she indicated, would save them time and energy.
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2021-07-06
Improving the way covert powers are used
The Australian Federal Police agreed to make changes to how they access and use telecommunications data in line with a recent investigation report from the Commonwealth Ombudsman.
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2021-07-05
Derechos de personas LGBTI deben ser parte de agenda de próximo Gobierno y Congreso
Se recuerda que en el Perú persisten estereotipos que afectan a dicha población, haciéndolas especialmente vulnerables ante la violencia y discriminación. Al conmemorarse hoy el Día Internacional del Orgullo, la Defensoría del Pueblo exhorta a las próximas autoridades del Ejecutivo y del Congreso a discutir las iniciativas legislativas sobre matrimonio igualitario, identidad de género y la prohibición de terapias de reconversión, respecto de las cuales la institución ha emitido opinión favorable y aún no han sido sometidas a aprobación.
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2021-07-05
Nova Scotia Ombudsman releases Annual Report 2020-2021
Nova Scotia Ombudsman William A. Smith said the year 2020-2021 has been "like no other" for his Office, as it adapted to the new normal of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Mr. Smith released his annual report today, June 29, 2021. He said the Ombudsman's office, like other services and businesses "has had to modify its approach to address changing restrictions and evolving needs."
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2021-07-05Ombudsman Nova Scotia Annual Report 2020-2021 Media release - FR
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2015-10-23
Merida Declaration on NHRIs' role in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
On 10 October 2015 a unique alliance of National Human Rights Institutions from all around the world adopted the Merida Declaration on the Role of National Human Rights Institutions in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This landmark document encourages all NHRIs, in line with their mandates under the Paris Principles, to collaborate in mutual capacity building and sharing of experiences to contribute to a human rights-based approach to implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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2015-10-22
Presentación del informe anual 2014 en pleno del parlamento de Andalucía
El Defensor del Pueblo Andaluz ha comparecido hoy en Pleno del Parlamento para presentar el resumen del Informe Anual de 2014 y trasladarles las demandas de las más de 165.000 personas que han acudido a la Institución, y que se han materializado en cerca de 19.000 actuaciones en defensa y protección de los derechos: 9012 quejas tramitadas, 9185 consultas y cerca de 500 actividades de promoción de derechos.
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2015-10-21
Maya Manolova takes office as national ombudsman
On 20 October 2015 Maya Manolova assumed office as the new national Ombudsman of Bulgaria. Ms Manolova, a former Member of Parliament with the Bulgarian Socialist Party, was elected as the new Ombudsman at the end of July 2015 and will follow former Ombudsman Konstantin Penchev.
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2021-07-01
Ombudsman de la Ville de Montréal élue présidente du Forum Canadien des Ombudsman (FCO)
Lors de leur assemblée annuelle qui se tenait le 16 juin dernier, les membres du Forum canadien des ombudsmans (FCO) ont élu Me Nadine Mailloux, ombudsman de la Ville de Montréal, au poste de présidente du Conseil d’administration. Ce mandat sera d’une durée de deux ans. Me Mailloux était vice-présidente du conseil depuis 2017.
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2021-06-30
Ombudsmen of Portugal and Cape Verde sign Cooperation Protocol
The Ombudsmen of Portugal and Cape Verde, Maria Lúcia Amaral and José Carlos Delgado, signed a Cooperation Protocol to strengthen the conditions for sharing knowledge, good practices and exchanging experiences, as well as facilitating citizens’ access to their institutions.
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2021-06-30
Ontario Ombudsman releases Annual Report 2020/2021
Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé today emphasized the importance of independent oversight of public services in times of crisis – and called attention to serious gaps in the areas of public health and policing. In his 2020-2021 Annual Report, the Ombudsman details how his office helped thousands of Ontarians navigate confusing and rapidly changing information about public services during the COVID-19 pandemic. From simple referrals to complex investigations, Ombudsman staff interventions bridged gaps in systems under stress.
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2021-06-30
L’Ombudsman de l’Ontario publie son Rapport annuel 2020/2021
L'Ombudsman de l'Ontario Paul Dubé a souligné aujourd'hui l'importance d'une surveillance indépendante sur les services publics en temps de crise – et il a attiré l'attention sur de graves lacunes dans les secteurs de la santé publique et du maintien de l'ordre. Dans son Rapport annuel 2020-2021, l’Ombudsman explique en détail comment son Bureau a aidé des milliers d'Ontarien(ne)s à s’orienter au milieu des renseignements confus et évoluant rapidement sur les services publics pendant la pandémie de COVID-19. Qu’il s'agisse de simples renvois ou d’enquêtes complexes, les interventions du personnel de l’Ombudsman ont permis de combler des lacunes de systèmes sous pression.
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2021-06-29
Second edition of Professor Linda C. Reif's book "Ombuds Institutions, Good Governance and the International Human Rights System" published
Professor Linda C. Reif, Associate Dean at the Faculty of Law at the University of Alberta, has recently published the revised second edition of her book "Ombuds Institutions, Good Governance and the International Human Rights System".
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2021-06-28
24. Reporte semanal “Derechos humanos en perspectiva internacional”
Les hacemos llegar el 24. 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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2021-06-28
British Columbia Ombudsperson annual report highlights diverse range of Covid-19 related complaints
British Columbia Ombudsperson, Jay Chalke, released his office’s 2020/21 Annual Report today highlighting more than 600 complaints received by his office about changes to public services arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2021-06-28
Fernández Marugán explica en el Senado las actuaciones del Defensor del Pueblo en 2020, un año marcado por la pandemia de la COVID-19
El Defensor del Pueblo (e.f.), Francisco Fernández Marugán, ha comparecido este martes en el Senado, ante la Comisión Mixta de Relaciones con el Defensor del Pueblo, para dar cuenta de su gestión en 2020, un año marcado por la pandemia mundial de la COVID-19.
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2015-10-08
Recordatorio: IACA Regional Summer Academy-Latin America
Según ya comentábamos en un informe anterior: La IACA Regional Summer Academy-Latin America es un nuevo programa de siete días para profesionales que buscan afilar sus esfuerzos de anticorrupción en esta región del mundo. Este programa está basado en la exitosa Summer Academy que IACA anfitriona cada año, pero ahora enfocado exclusivamente en Latinoamérica. La IACA Regional Summer Academy-Latin America se llevara a cabo en Buenos Aires, Argentina del 21 al 27 de noviembre 2015. El periodo de aplicación termina el 16 octubre 2015.
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2015-10-07
OHCHR Investigation contributes to reconciliation and justice development in Sri Lanka
The Investigation Report issued by the Office of the United Nation’s High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) dated 16th September 2015, is the most comprehensive report on human rights issued by any international or national agency to date. It is comprehensive and balanced. If implemented it could lead to considerable positive developments in Sri Lanka. This 261 page report sums up some of the most serious problems relating to the rule of law and the administration of justice that have arisen over a considerable period of time.
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2015-10-06
"People first" - Visegrád Group's Ombudsmen
The Four Visegrád Ombudsmen, including the Public Defender of Rights of the Czech Republic, the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights of Hungary, the Public Defender of Rights of the Slovak Republic and the Deputy Commissioner for Human Rights of the Republic of Poland, held a meeting in Visegrád, Hungary, from 30 September to 02 October, 2015. During this event, the Ombudsmen accepted a joint statement in relation to the current refugee and migration crisis affected this European region.