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2018-12-06Victorian Ombudsman to investigate the use of “solitary confinement” and young people
Victorian Ombudsman, Deborah Glass, will investigate the use of “solitary confinement” involving young people in Victoria, using the United Nations’ Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (OPCAT). Ratified by the Australian Government in late 2017, OPCAT is yet to be implemented in Victoria.
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2018-12-04
Towards the effective protection of LGBTI persons deprived of liberty - a monitoring guide
The Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT) launched a new guide, which aims to strengthen the protection of LGBTI persons in detention settings. "Towards the effective protection of LGBTI persons deprived of liberty: a monitoring guide" offers practical guidance on how to account for sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics in a torture prevention framework.
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2018-12-04
Belize Ombudsman Delivers Speech at Control Yuan
Ombudsman of Belize, Lionel Arzu, visited the Control Yuan (CY) on 30 October 2018. During his visit, he delivered a speech in which he introduced the Belizean Office of the Ombudsman’s promotion of good governance and protection of human rights. He also engaged in open and friendly discussions with CY members and staff.
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2018-12-03
NIPSO Annual Report 2017-2018
The Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman (NIPSO) presented its second general report for the year 2017-18. This report has revealed that enquiries to the Ombudsman increased by 37% in the last year.
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2018-12-03
USOA annual conference – Honolulu, September 2019
The United States Ombudsman Association’s (USOA) holds a conference every year. USOA’s 40th Annual Conference will be held from 18 – 20 September 2019, at the Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel in Honolulu. Pre-conference workshops will be offered from 16 - 17 September 2019.
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2010-06-30
Mats Melin Acting President of the I.O.I.
I.O.I. Vice-President Mats Melin is Acting President of the I.O.I. until the annual Board of Directors meeting this coming October in Bermuda when a new President will be elected.
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2018-11-30NIPSO - Annual Report 2017/2018 - EN
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2018-11-28
Defensoría del Pueblo realizó el XIV Foro de Políticas Públicas
La Defensoría del Pueblo y el Consejo Consultivo de Género, realizó el XIV Foro de Políticas Públicas: Respuestas del Estado ante la Violencia Contra Las Mujeres; en el marco de la conmemoración del 25 de noviembre, Día Internacional para la Eliminación de la Violencia contra la Mujer.
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2018-11-26
Justice and protection for women as victims of domestic violence
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November should serve as a reminder to do more to secure the immediate protection and access to justice of women who are victims of domestic violence.
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2018-11-26
Advisory Council on the Prevention of Torture discussed system of the deprivation of liberty
Current challenges on guarantying the rights of persons deprived of liberty were discussed during the extended session of the Advisory Council on the Prevention of Torture. Particularly, fundamental issues with regard to the new procedure of the early conditional release were dealt with, such as ensuring the right of access to court.
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2018-11-26
Alejandro Amor participó en el Urban 20
El Defensor del Pueblo porteño expuso en el encuentro que reunió en el Centro de Convenciones Buenos Aires (CEC) a 38 alcaldes del mundo para debatir sobre el futuro del empleo, la acción por el clima, la integración social y urbana y el empoderamiento de la mujer.
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2018-11-21
Journée internationale des Droits de l'enfant
L’Association des Ombudsmans et Médiateurs de la Francophonie (AOMF), dont le Médiateur de la Wallonie et de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles vient de terminer son mandat de 3 ans à la Présidence, donne une place importante aux enfants et à leurs droits.
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2018-11-20
Le Médiateur de la République soutient les réflexions en cours sur le système éducatif
Le Médiateur de la République du Bénin reste toujours attaché à la qualité du système éducatif béninois. C’est fort de cela, qu’à l’occasion de la 14ème réunion des Académies Africaines des Sciences (AMASA) couplée avec la rentrée solennelle de l’Académie Nationale des Sciences, Arts et Lettres du Bénin (ANSALB), l’Institution le Médiateur de la République est présente à la cérémonie d’ouverture placée sous le haut parrainage du Président de la République Patrice Talon.
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2018-11-20
Radio Ombuds Claire Murdoch Transcript
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2018-11-19
Criminal cases launched based on violations revealed by the Ombudsman
Two more criminal cases have been launched based on the ad hoc public report of the Human Rights Defender on violations in psychiatric establishments.
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2018-11-19
Ombudsman of Portugal and Turkey launch partnership under EU program
The partnership between the Ombudsman of Portugal and his Turkish counterpart was officially launched on Monday 12th of November in Ankara with a kick-off meeting between the teams from both institutions. The meeting followed the Portuguese Ombudsman selection by the European Union for a twinning project to reinforce the technical training of the Turkish Ombudsman staff.
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2018-11-15
Directive of the Ombudsman Sindh to the Secretary School Education Department and the Inspector General of Police
Provincial Ombudsman Sindh being the custodian of public interests has took a Suo Moto action on news published in Daily Newspapers regarding alleged corporal punishment and torture with sticks upon a student of class V by the Principal of SM Grammar School Korangi Karachi.
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2010-05-25
Stockholm 2009 - Conference Papers
The 9th IOI World Conference held in Stockholm in June 2009 convened 340 delegates and observers from more than 90 countries. Key note addresses were delivered by the former Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr Kofi A. Annan and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms Navanethem Pillay. The papers are available online.
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2018-11-14
Lejos de ser justicia restaurativa
La Defensoría de Niñas, Niños y Adolescentes de la Provincia de Santa Fe manifiesta su preocupación y disidencia con el Proyecto de Ley “Código Procesal Penal Juvenil” aprobado recientemente por el Senado Provincial.
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2018-11-14
Direct Investigation Report on burials regulation 2018
Direct Investigation Report on burials regulation 2018