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2022-07-21BC Ombudsperson renews call for oversight of municipal jails in RCMP policed communities
In the wake of a recent investigation by the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) into a case that identified serious concerns about the conduct of a civilian jail guard who failed to provide adequate care to a man in custody, the British Columbia (BC) Ombudsperson is renewing calls for independent oversight of jail guards in municipalities policed by the RCMP.
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2022-07-20
ENNHRI Report on strengthening human rights accountability at borders
The European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) recently published a report on “Strengthening Human Rights Accountability at Borders”. The report builds on the findings of a previous report, which identified and analysed the underlying causes of gaps in human rights accountability at borders.
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2017-10-20
Experiencias y Mejores Prácticas en la Prevención de la Tortura en el Cono Sur
Con el objetivo de abordar la problemática de la tortura ejercida en centros de detención y prevenir este tipo de prácticas, se realizó la Jornada Internacional “Experiencias y Mejores Prácticas en la Prevención de la Tortura en el Cono Sur” durante los días 4 y 5 de octubre de 2017.
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2017-10-20
ExCom holds first mid-term meeting by electronic means
On 17 October 2017 the IOI Executive Committee (ExCom) held its first mid-term meeting by electronic means. In a videoconference the members of the Executive Committee discussed the progress of projects decided and approved by the IOI Board of Directors in Vienna in April 2017.
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2017-10-20
Emite CNDH recomendación por violencias graves a derechos humanos en los hechos de violencia occuridos en Nochixtlán
Emite CNDH recomendación al gobierno de Oaxaca, Fiscalía general del estado, Comisionado Nacional de Seguridad y Procurados General de la Repúblic, por violaciones graves a derechos humanos en los hechos de violencia ocurridos en Nochixtlán, Oaxaca, el pasado 16 de junio de 2016. El operativo para liberar vialidades no fue debidamente diseñado, preparado, coordinado y ejecutado, ni se observaron plenamente los protocolos de actuación, sobre todo por lo que hace al uso legítimo de la fuerza y la necesidad de priorizar mecanismos y técnicas no violentas antes de utilizar la fuerza contra la población.
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2017-10-19
Violations against persons with a mental disorder considered in a special report
At a press conference held at the premises of the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia on Tuesday, 5 September 2017, Human Rights Ombudsman Vlasta Nussdorfer and Deputy Ombudsman Ivan Šelih presented a special report, which the Ombudsman had sent to the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia the previous day. The report considers the issue of overcrowded secure wards in social care institutions (particularly special social care institutions) and difficulties faced by persons with a mental disorder in these wards, drawing attention to violations of their right to personal dignity.
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2022-07-19IOI Statement - Independence of the Public Protector South Africa (19 July)
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2022-07-18
29. Reporte semanal “Derechos humanos en perspectiva internacional”
Les hacemos llegar el 29. 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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2022-07-18
New report sees NHRIs hold up a mirror to the rule of law situation in Europe
For the third year in a row, National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) from around Europe have reported on challenges in the rule of law landscape in their countries. At the same time, they highlight NHRI actions to safeguard the rule of law and address recommendations to state authorities and European policy makers. These insights are compiled in ENNHRI’s third annual report on the state of the rule of law in Europe.
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2022-07-18
Esther Giménez-Salinas toma posesión como Síndica de Greuges de Cataluña
Esther Giménez-Salinas ha tomado posesión del cargo de Síndica de Greuges en un acto que ha tenido lugar en el Palacio del Parlamento de Cataluña. Giménez-Salinas fue elegida por el Parlamento de Cataluña el pasado 30 de junio, con 91 votos a favor y 39 en contra.
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2017-10-12
Ombudsman Hong Kong hosted 21st Presentation Ceremony of the Ombudsman’s Awards
The Ombudsman of Hong Kong, Ms Connie Lau, hosted the 21st Presentation Ceremony of The Ombudsman’s Awards on 11 October 2017. At the Ceremony, she encouraged tripartite co-operation among the Office of the Ombudsman, members of the public and organisations under complaint to bring about further enhancement in the quality and efficiency of public administration through the lodging and handling of complaints.
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2017-10-11
Visit of the Sopronkőhida Prison
On 28 September 2017, Commissioner for Fundamental Rights Dr. László Székely and experts from our Office (OPCAT experts Head of Department Dr. Gergely Fliegauf and Deputy Head of Department Dr. Katalin Haraszti) paid a visit to the Sopronkőhida Prison together with three experts from the Austrian Ombudsman Board, in order to exchange their experience focusing on the OPCAT NPM.
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2017-10-10
Commissioner for Human Rights presents report to Sejm
On 15 September 2017 Commissioner for Human Rights Adam Bodnar presented a report on the status of the observance of human rights in Poland to the Sejm.
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2017-10-10
Ombudsman Newsletter
The Ombudsman of the Solomon Islands published the first edition of the Office’s 2017 bi-annual newsletter. It has been quite a while since the last edition of the newsletter was published and the Office decided to revive the publication as an important platform to educate citizens on the roles of the Ombudsman.
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2017-10-09
Réunion du Bureau de l'AOMF à Fredericton au Nouveau-Brunswick (Canada)
Ces 4 et 5 octobre 2017, l'Association des Ombudsmans et Médiateurs de la Francophonie (AOMF) a tenu une réunion de son Bureau à Fredericton au Nouveau-Brunswick (Canada), à l'invitation de l’Ombudsman du Nouveau-Brunswick, M. Charles MURRAY.
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2022-07-12
Estándares internacionales sobre defensorías del pueblo
El Ararteko ha traducido al castellano dos recomendaciones del Comité de Ministros del Consejo de Europa sobre defensorías del pueblo e instituciones nacionales de derechos humanos. Ambas resoluciones establecen los mejores estándares internacionales que instituciones como el Ararteko deben cumplir para proteger mejor los derechos humanos.
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2022-07-12
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2017-10-04
Capacity-building workshop on human rights in the digital age
The IOI capacity-building workshop on “Human Rights in the Digital Age” will be held in Tallinn (Estonia) from 23 – 24 January 2018. The workshop will explore contemporary challenges in digital society and the Ombudsman’s role in protecting human rights in this digital age. Registration is now open!
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2017-10-03
International Ombudsman Conference held in Istanbul
In order to develop a common understanding and cooperation among Ombudsman institutions, the International Ombudsman Conference was held in Istanbul from 25 - 26 September 2017. In total 58 representatives from 42 Ombudsman Institutions from all over the world attended the conference.
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2022-07-11
Diagnóstico Penitenciario Federal: una mirada a la situación carcelaria en Argentina
El Diagnóstico Penitenciario Federal (DPF) es un trabajo de relevamiento de las condiciones materiales y de habitabilidad de todos los centros de reclusión que componen el Sistema Penitenciario Federal. El DPF permite, por primera vez y de manera simultánea, obtener información actualizada, confiable y con perspectiva de derechos humanos sobre las condiciones en que habitan las personas privadas de libertad.