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2025-03-21The President of the Czech Republic confirmed the creation of the Children's Ombudsman with his signature
The Czech President sealed the amendment of the Ombudsman Act with his signature. The law will enter into force on 1 July 2025. Thus, the institution of the Children's Ombudsman will be created on that date. Until the election of its representative, the duties will be carried out by the Deputy Ombudsman, Vít Alexander Schorm. The amendment also extends the ombudsman's mandate to include a so-called "National Human Rights Institution" whose aim is to protect and promote human rights in the Czech Republic.
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2025-03-14
AORC Webinar - Showcasing Children Ombudsman - Championing Children’s Rights in 2025
Join the African Ombudsman Research Centre, the research and training arm of the African Ombudsman and Mediators' Association, for their insightful webinar on Advocating for Children's Rights in 2025, with a special focus on Specialized Ombudsman Offices for Children. This event, organised in partnership with the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI), will take place on Tuesday, 25 March 2025 at 10 am (GMT+2). Kindly click here for the official invitation and additional information on the speakers.
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2025-03-06
Teresa Anjinho sworn in as new European Ombudsman
Kindly click here to read the oath speech of the new European Ombudsman, Ms Teresa Anjinho.
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2025-03-06
Save the Date: Webinar on Children's Rights
Join the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC), the research and training arm of the African Ombudsman and Mediators' Association (AOMA), for their insightful webinar on Advocating for Children's Rights in 2025, with a special focus on Specialized Ombudsman Offices for Children. This event, organised in partnership with the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI), will take place on Tuesday, 25 March 2025 at 10 am (GMT+2).
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2025-03-06
Ombudsman Ontario kicks off 50th anniversary year with Good Governance Awards
On 28 February 2025, the Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé announced a new award for public sector bodies that have demonstrated exemplary administrative practices – the Ombudsman’s Award for Good Governance – as part of his office’s 50th anniversary activities. Awards will be given to selected organizations in three areas of the Ombudsman’s mandate – provincial government bodies, broader public sector bodies (e.g., school boards, universities, children’s aid societies), and municipalities, he announced.
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2025-02-27
The Proposal: The Office of the Parliamentary Ombudsman as the National Human Rights Institution for Malta
The Ombudsman presented the new Ombudsman Bill to Government for consideration.
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2025-02-27
Veterans Ombud Releases Report on Additional Dependant Care Reimbursement
On 26 February 2025, the Veterans Ombud Colonel (Ret’d) Nishika Jardine released a report on Additional Dependant Care, a reimbursement mechanism designed to provide relief for additional dependant care costs incurred by Veterans participating in the Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) Rehabilitation Program. The report found unfairness in the rules for reimbursement that could result in some Veterans not being afforded the same relief as others.
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2024-03-06
Síndica celebra el 5.° aniversario del Pacto contra la segregación escolar
El 1 de marzo de 2024 tenía lugar el acto de celebración del 5.º aniversario del Pacto contra la segregación escolar, que impulsaron en 2019 la institución del Síndic de Greuges de Catalunya y el Departamento de Educación, con la voluntad de promover políticas de lucha contra ese fenómeno.
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2025-02-27
European Ombudsman suggests ways for Commission to ensure EU border management funds comply with fundamental rights obligations
The European Ombudsman has made a series of suggestions to the European Commission to help it monitor EU funds granted to Member States for border management and ensure their use does not result in fundamental rights violations.
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2025-02-21
Ombudsman announces results of direct investigation operation into Government’s arrangements for recovery, refurbishment and reallocation of public rental housing flats
On 20 February 2025, the Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, announced the completion of a direct investigation operation into the Government’s arrangements for the recovery, refurbishment and reallocation of public rental housing flats, and has made 19 major recommendations for improvements to the Housing Department and the Hong Kong Housing Society.
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2024-04-11
Oficiales de derechos humanos se capacitan como observadores electorales de cara al 5 de mayo
Oficiales de derechos humanos de la Defensoría del Pueblo son capacitados en materia electoral respecto al rol que deben cumplir en el marco de derechos humanos de cara a los comicios generales del 5 de mayo próximo.
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2025-02-13
Report on the monitoring of the Mandatory Disease Testing Act 2021, tabled in Parliament
On 5 February 2025, the NSW Ombudsman’s report monitoring the Mandatory Disease Testing Act 2021, was tabled in Parliament. The NSW Ombudsman has a statutory role to monitor the administration of the Mandatory Disease Testing Act 2021, providing for mandatory blood testing of a person whose bodily fluids have come into contact with those of a public sector worker in a work context.
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2025-02-07
Own Initiative Investigation into possible systemic maladministration within the Corradino Correctional Facility
In 2021, as a result of persistent media reports, alleging violations of basic human rights and non-observance of prison regulations within the Corradino Correctional Facility, and after NGO “Moviment Graffitti” wrote to the Ombudsman highlighting these concerns, the Ombudsman Mr Anthony Mifsud decided to conduct this investigation in accordance with sub-article (2) of Article 13 of the Ombudsman Act (Cap. 385).
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2025-02-07
NSW Ombudsman tables six-monthly Casebook
The NSW Ombudsman has tabled the Casebook January 2025: Investigations and complaint-handling case studies, highlighting some of the myriad of complaints it has dealt with across a range of NSW government agencies, local councils and community services providers.
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2025-02-07
“Your Voice Plants the Seeds of Change” – Control Yuan NHRC Releases Systematic Inquiry Report on Child and Youth Sexual Abuse Cases
On 8 January 2025, the Control Yuan National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) held a press conference to release its special report, “Your Voice Plants the Seeds of Change - Systematic Inquiry Report on Sexual Abuse in Schools and Placement Institutions.” The investigation results were jointly announced by supervising committee members Chu-Fang Chang, Chiu-Chin Tien, and Li-Chiung Su.
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2025-01-31
The Ombudsman interviewed by The Malta Independent
In an extensive interview with The Malta Independent, Parliamentary Ombudsman Judge Emeritus Joseph Zammit McKeon elaborated on the core philosophy and practical workings of his Office, underscoring the importance of moral authority over coercive power in ensuring good governance. While some commentators suggest that the Ombudsman should possess enforcement powers, Judge Zammit McKeon firmly believes that making recommendations - rather than issuing commands - encourages public authorities to take ownership of corrective measures and fosters a spirit of collaboration rather than confrontation.
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2024-12-06
Veterans Ombud announces the 2024 Commendations recipients
On 28 November 2024, the Veterans Ombud Colonel (Ret’d) Nishika Jardine presented nine 2024 Veterans Ombud Commendations to recipients at a virtual ceremony. The award recognizes and honours the dedication, hard work and selfless motivation of an individual or group's contribution to Canada's Veterans and their families.
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2025-01-24
Inclusion and accessibility are in the spotlight as the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales publishes a new thematic report, ‘Equality Matters.’
Drawing on a review of the Ombudsman’s cases closed between April 2023 and September 2024, the report sheds light on recurring themes related to the difficulties people have faced in accessing public services in Wales.
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2025-01-24
Slovak Ombudsman visits Ombudsperson Schwetz
On 21 January 2025, the current Chairperson of the Austrian Ombudsman Board (AOB), Ms. Elisabeth Schwetz, welcomed the Public Defender of Rights of the Slovak Republic, Mr. Róbert Dobrovodský, and his delegation at the premises of the AOB. Mr. Dobrovodský was accompanied by staff members specialised in fundamental rights and NPM matters. The purpose of this inaugural visit was an exchange on thematic areas such as police matters and human rights.
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2024-12-13
Ombudsman recommends solutions to Office of Children’s Services
Alaska State Ombudsman Kate Burkhart made seven recommendations to the Alaska Department of Family and Community Services, Office of Children’s Services (OCS), after an ombudsman investigation. The investigation was prompted by a complaint from a foster parent, who alleged OCS conducted an unfair investigation into a Protective Services Report, failed to seek timely mental health services or placement for a child, and made an inappropriate placement decision. The investigation revealed that OCS struggled to find effective solutions for a youth with complex needs and challenging behaviors.