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2014-03-24Foundation of the first International Association of Language Commissioners
IALC aims to join efforts in the defense of language rights.The foundation of the association puts an end to a symposium on language rights in which participating experts agreed that the use of regional languages in state-run public services is declining.
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2014-03-21
IOI attends ICC’s 27th Annual Meeting
From 12 to 14 March 2014, the International Coordinating Committee (ICC) of National Human Rights Institutions held its 27th Annual Meeting in Geneva.
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2014-03-20
Austerity measures must not affect the fundamental rights of citizens
In her speech at the 27th Annual Meeting of the International Coordinating Committee of National Human Rights Institutions of the United Nations, the Defensora del Pueblo, Soledad Becerril, stressed that austerity measures must not affect the fundamental rights of citizens.
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2014-03-20
Ombudsman presents Catalan experience during the International Symposium on Language Rights
The Catalan Ombudsman, Rafael Ribó, has presented the Catalan experience during the International Symposium on Language Rights and Social Cohesion in Multilingual Societies, held in Barcelona on 19 and 20 March and organized by the Ombudsman himself, along with the IALC (International Association of Language Commissioners).
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2014-03-19
Round table discussion on the ombudsman’s role in promoting good governance and effective service delivery
The World Bank, the Global Partnership for Social Accountability, the Nordic Trust Fund and the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) will hold a round table discussion in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, 25 March 2014 to raise awareness and promote a better understanding on the ombudsman’s role regarding the accountability of public service delivery as well as open government.
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2014-03-18
Ombudsman reports on human rights violations during recent events
On 28 February 2014 the Ombudsman of Ukraine Mrs. Valeriya Lutkovska presented her Special Report on “Violations of human rights and freedoms during events which happened in Ukraine over the period since 21 November 2013 to 22 February 2014” according to paragraph 3 Article 18 of the Law on the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights.
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2014-03-18
Own Motion Investigation Report "Let the Whistle Blow"
On 14 March 2014 the Office of the Complaints Commissioner (OCC) of the Cayman Islands released an own motion investigation report regarding the protection of whistleblowers. The report is the result of an investigation to ascertain whether there are adequate protections or protective measures for reporters of wrongdoing (also known as Whistleblowers) within the Cayman Islands Government - including, but not limited to, legislation, policy, and work culture, custom and practice.
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2014-08-07A good death - a reflection on Ombudsman complaints about end of life care in Irish hospitals (June 2014)
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2014-03-14
Statement by Network of National Human Rights Institutions on Human Rights Situation in Ukraine
On the occasion of the General Assembly Meeting of the International Coordinating Committee of National Human Rights Institutions (ICC) at the UN Office in Geneva, the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) made a statement on the human rights situation in Ukraine.
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2014-03-13
IOI members in Armenia, Croatia, Guatemala and Haiti accredited with ‘A Status’ by the ICC
In March 2014, the International Coordination Committee (ICC) of National Human Rights Institutions holds its 27th Annual Meeting in Geneva. In the course of the meeting, four IOI member institutions in Armenia, Croatia, Guatemala and Haiti have been accredited as being in full compliance with the Paris Principles.
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2014-03-11
Ombudsman publishes proposals aimed at strengthening the Ombudsman Institution
The Parliamentary Ombudsman believes that the proposals include essential measures to be taken for a correct evolution of the Institution in a modern and democratic society.
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2014-03-07
Control Yuan Establishes Taskforce on Role as a Human Rights Institute
The Control Yuan (CY) formed a taskforce on January 20, 2014, to develop measures reaffirming its role as a human rights institution.
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2014-03-07
Harcèlement sexuel au travail
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale de la femme qui se tiendra samedi 8 mars 2014, le Défenseur des droits publie une enquête inédite depuis 1991 sur le harcèlement sexuel au travail qui touche encore aujourd’hui 1 femme sur 5.
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2014-03-07
Ombudsman made more than 700 recommendations and suggestions to Administration
The 2013 Annual Report registers a record number of resolutions that implied important changes towards the citizens’ benefit.
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2014-03-07
Ombudsman oversight to be expanded
Ontario Ombudsman André Marin today welcomed the provincial government’s announcement that it will extend his office’s mandate into the “MUSH sector” – the vast, provincially-funded broader public sector comprising municipalities, universities, school boards and hospitals, as well as long-term care homes, children’s aid societies and police.
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2014-03-03
Special report on violations of human rights during the protest actions in Ukraine released
The Commissioner for Human Rights Ms. Valeriya Lutkovska, presenting the Special report on violations of human rights during the events that took place in Ukraine from 21 November 2013 till 22 February 2014.
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2014-07-25
SPSO News: Monthly News from the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman_Juli 2014
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2014-07-25
OmbudsNews Issue No. 1 of the Report Year 2014/2015
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2014-07-25
OmbudsNews Issue No. 1 of the Report Year 2014/2015
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2014-12-15
Ombudsman awarded Chaillot Prize
