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2020-04-22Control Yuan gives close attention to COVID-19 response
The right to health is one of the fundamental human rights recognized in the Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. As the institution responsible for protecting human rights, the Control Yuan (CY) emphasizes the right to health and issues derived therefrom, such as public health issues. By utilizing its powers, the CY safeguards the life and health of citizens, as well as their right to medical treatment in times of need.
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2020-04-22E-learning module on the right to development (June / Oct. 2020)
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2013-05-31Ontario Ombudsman nominated as one of Canada’s top lawyers
Ontario Ombudsman André Marin has been shortlisted as one of the nominees for Canadian Lawyer Magazine’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada. The list recognizes lawyers "who have power and influence the laws, justice system, and legal profession in Canada today."
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2013-05-31L’ombudsman mis en nomination comme l’un des avocats les plus émérites au Canada
L’Ombudsman de l’Ontario, André Marin, a été présélectionné en nomination au prestigieux palmarès des 25 avocats les plus influents au Canada, du Canadian Lawyer Magazine. Cette liste rend hommage aux avocats « qui ont du pouvoir et qui influencent les lois, le système judiciaire et la profession juridique au Canada de nos jours ».
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2020-04-20Defensoría del Pueblo CABA - Newsletter #6
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2020-04-20PPN: Guía de orientación con recursos disponibles para personas que egresan del SPF
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2020-04-20Ontario Ombudsman: Our service to citizens during the coronavirus emergency (April 2020)
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2013-05-28EU Ombudsman dealt with more than 30 000 complaints in the past ten years
The European Ombudsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, dealt with more than 30 000 complaints and opened almost 3 500 investigations into alleged maladministration in the EU administration during his ten years in office.
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2020-04-15Annual Report 2019 of the Ombudsman institution now available
The Office of the Ombudsman of Turkey is pleased to share with you the abridged English version of the 2019 Annual Report of the Ombudsman institution. The year 2019 was marked by significant number of complaint applications which reached 20.968 in 2019.
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2020-04-14176 convicts pardoned in Azerbaijan
In the framework of combating new COVID19 pandemic the activities on combating the virus continues in Azerbaijan. By the country President’s decree on pardoning dated 6 April 2020, 176 convicts were released from prison and sent into quarantine.
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2020-04-14El Defensor y todos los trabajadores de la institución lamentan la pérdida de Enrique Múgica
El Defensor del Pueblo (e.f.), Francisco Fernández Marugán, ha expresado su “profundo dolor” por el fallecimiento de su amigo y compañero Enrique Múgica Herzog, que ejerció como Defensor del Pueblo desde el año 2000 al 2010.
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2020-04-14Ombudsman community mourns death of former Spanish Ombudsman Enrique Múgica
The international Ombudsman community mourns the death of Enrique Múgica Herzog, former Spanish Ombudsman, President of the Federation of Ibero-american Ombudsman FIO and founder of the Association of Mediterranean Ombudsman (AOM), who passed away on Saturday, 11 April 2020, apparently victim of COVID-19.
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2013-05-17Ombudsman publishes 2012 Report in Portuguese
The Report reveals that in 2012 the Portuguese Ombudsman opened 7027 cases, of which 7015 stemmed from a complaint and 12 from his own initiative. This represented an increase of 1215 cases, i.e. 21%, in relation to 2011. In total, 27218 complainants addressed the Ombudsman.
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2013-05-15Ombudsman Saskatchewan presents Annual Report 2012
The 2012 Annual Report of the Ombudsman Saskatchewan was tabled in the Legislative Assembly on 25 April. As one of the highlights, the report informs that two referrals to the Ombudsman’s office by cabinet ministers were made in 2012.
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2013-05-10IOI welcomes the Médiateur of the Republic of Guinea as new member
During its mid-term meeting that took place from 15 to 16 April 2013 in Vienna, the IOI Board of Directors decided on the membership application of the Médiateur of the Republic of Guinea. Welcoming the new member to the IOI Community, the General Secretariat will present the main facts and figures of the new member.
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2020-04-06SPT issues advice to states parties and NPMs relating to the Coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has had a profound impact on daily life, with many facing restrictions upon personal movement and personal freedoms to enable the authorities to better combat the pandemic. Advice issued by the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic is now available in English, French and Spanish.
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2013-04-26Head of the Seimas Ombudsmen's Office appointed
On 25 April 2013, Augustinas Normantas was appointed to the position of the head of the Seimas Ombudsmen‘s Office of the Republic of Lithuania. On the same day, Raimondas Šukys swore an oath in the Parliament and was appointed as Seimas Ombudsman.
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2020-04-01Prevención de la violencia contra las mujeres, ante el estado de emergencia
La Defensoría del Pueblo de la República de Panamá, en el contexto de la Situación de Emergencia Nacional, producto de la pandemia de CoVid-19, hace un llamado al Estado, para fortalecer las acciones en materia de prevención y sanción de la violencia contra las mujeres; así como para la atención y protección de las víctimas.
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2020-03-31Derechos Humanos en Perspectiva Internacional - Reporte Semanal (23 - 27 marzo 2020)
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2020-03-30Statement by the Ontario Ombudsman on COVID-19 and Ontario’s correctional facilities
On 26 March 2020 Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé released the following statement regarding the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the province’s correctional facilities: