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2021-06-24NIPSO finds systemic maladministration following PIP investigation
The Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman, Margaret Kelly, today recommended significant changes in how further evidence is used in assessing and awarding entitlement to Personal Independence Payment (PIP), a benefit for some of the most vulnerable in society.
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2021-06-24ILO - Pronunciamiento ante denuncias por violaciones a los derechos humanos en Nicaragua (Junio 2021)
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2021-06-21
Parliamentary Ombudsman publishes Annual Report 2020
The Ombudsman’s work in 2020 was marked by the COVID-19 situation and a relatively large number of complaints, among other things. This is evident from the newly published Annual Report.
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2021-06-21
23. Reporte Semanal de “Derechos Humanos en Perspectiva Internacional” (12 – 18 de junio de 2021)
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2015-09-25
Passing away of Ms Carolyn Stieber
Carolyn Stieber, died on September 12, 2015. She was the ombudsman at Michigan State University from 1974 to 1991 and a long-time contributor to the international ombudsman community.
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2015-09-24
Board of Directors holds annual meeting in Namibia
The IOI Board of Directors held its annual meeting in Windhoek from 21 to 23 September 2015. The Office of IOI President and Namibia Ombudsman John R. Walters hosted this event and welcomed the members of the Board in Namibia.
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2015-09-22
Trilogues and transparent law-making
The European Ombudsman, Emily O'Reilly, is currently inquiring into the issue of "trilogues" with a view to boosting transparent law-making in the EU. A debate about transparency and non-disclosure of documents will take place at the European Parliament on 28 September 2015 from 10:00 to 12:00.
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2021-06-18
PACE side event on Monday, 21 June 2021: Should politicians be prosecuted for statements made in the exercise of their mandate?
The Catalan Ombudsman is organizing an online side event to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to discuss freedom of expression in accordance with the European Convention of Human Rights.
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2021-06-17
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2021-06-17
Statement by the office of the People's Advocate of Romania
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2021-06-17
Statement by the office of the People's Advocate of Romania
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2015-09-18
Tabling of the Annual Report of the Québec Ombudsman
Ombudsperson Raymonde Saint-Germain tabled the institution’s 45th Annual Report in the National Assembly.
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2021-06-16
President addresses opening ceremony of the Third Latin American Congress on Restorative Justice
Chris Field, President of the International Ombudsman Institute and Western Australian Ombudsman, delivered an opening address to the 3rd Latin American Restorative Justice Congress.
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2015-09-15
Ombudsman to examine complaints about private nursing homes
The public can now bring complaints about private nursing homes to Ombudsman Peter Tyndall. From 24 August 2015 the Ombudsman has had his powers extended so that he can independently examine complaints about private nursing homes in receipt of public funding under subvention or through the Nursing Home Support Scheme (also known as ‘Fair Deal’).
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2021-06-14
Complaints about public services remain high despite pandemic
Complaints to Ombudsman Peter Tyndall about public services, such as those provided by government departments, local authorities and the HSE, remained high in 2020 despite the pandemic.
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2021-06-14
No se debe retroceder en la lucha contra el trabajo infantil en el contexto de la pandemia
En el Día Mundial contra el Trabajo Infantil, la Defensoría del Pueblo señaló que aún se encuentra pendiente la actualización y/o modificación de la relación de trabajos peligrosos para adolescentes por parte del Ministerio de la Mujer y Poblaciones Vulnerables, así como la adopción de medidas que consideren el nuevo contexto de la pandemia y sus implicancias en la vida de niñas, niños y adolescentes que trabajan.
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2021-06-11
New statute: Ombudsman welcomes legal strengthening of her Office
European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly welcomes the Parliament’s approval (602 votes out of the 692 cast) of a strengthened legal framework for her Office. The revised statute strengthens the legal base of the Ombudsman and introduces new safeguards to further guarantee its independence, including an adequate budget to support the Office’s activities.
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2021-06-11
Nouveau statut : la Médiatrice se félicite du renforcement du cadre juridique de son bureau
La Médiatrice européenne, Emily O'Reilly, se félicite du fait que le Parlement ait approuvé le renforcement du cadre juridique de son bureau (602 votes sur 692 votants). La révision du statut va permettre de renforcer la base juridique du Médiateur, introduire des garanties supplémentaires pour assurer son indépendance, y compris un budget approprié pour soutenir les activités du bureau.
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2021-06-08
L’invisibilité grandissante et préoccupante des personnes exilées en Île-de-France compromet l’effectivité de leurs droits
La Défenseure des droits, Claire Hédon, et le président du Comité consultatif national d’éthique, le Professeur Jean-François Delfraissy se sont rendus le 3 juin auprès de personnes exilées et sans abri vivant dans des squats ou campements de fortune en Île de France. Pour aller au plus près de cette réalité, la Défenseure des droits et le président du CCNE ont pris part à une maraude à Bobigny et sur l’Île Saint Denis et ont participé à une distribution alimentaire à la Porte de la Villette. Un temps d’échange a également eu lieu avec les associations œuvrant auprès de ces personnes.
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2021-06-08
Fernández Marugán viaja a Ceuta y Melilla para entrevistarse con autoridades y ONG
El Defensor del Pueblo (e.f.), Francisco Fernández Marugán, ha realizado una visita oficial a las ciudades autónomas de Ceuta y Melilla del 1 al 4 de junio para entrevistarse con autoridades y representantes de ONG. Fernández Marugán ha querido conocer de primera mano la situación en ambas ciudades tras la entrada a nado en Ceuta de numerosas personas extranjeras la semana del 17 de mayo. Al Defensor le preocupa especialmente la acogida de los menores extranjeros no acompañados.