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2020-12-14EU Ombudsman asks Commission to improve approval process for substances in pesticides
The Ombudsman has made three suggestions to the European Commission to improve the process of approving “active substances” – the components in pesticides that act against specific pests or plant diseases – for use in pesticides. The Ombudsman asked the Commission to approve active substances only for uses that have been confirmed as safe by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA); to publish an explanation of its approvals of active substances in language easily understandable to the public; and to use the confirmatory data procedure with particular restraint.
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2014-08-14
The Provincial Ombudsman of Sindh, Pakistan, visits the IOI headquarter
On 14 August 2014, the Provincial Ombudsman of Sindh, Mr. Asad Ashraf Malik, met with the Secretary General of the IOI and member of the Austrian Ombudsman Board, Dr. Günther Kräuter, at the IOI’s headquarter office in Vienna, Austria.
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2014-08-11
Ombudsman closes inquiry into complaint against European Commission
On 6th of August 2014, the European Ombudsman closed an inquiry into a complaint against the European Commission. The case concerned a visually impaired person wishing to become a freelance interpreter for the EU administration.
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2020-12-11
Première vague de COVID-19 dans les CHSLD : le Protecteur du citoyen du Québec publie un rapport d’étape
Dans le cadre d’une enquête sur la gestion de la première vague de COVID-19 dans les CHSLD du Québec, la protectrice du citoyen, Marie Rinfret, rend public un rapport d’étape donnant la parole aux personnes ayant vécu la crise sur le terrain.
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2020-12-11
Re-watch our webinar on Covid-19 with contributions from around the globe
Did you miss this event or were not able to join in due to the time difference? Re-watch the international webinar on Covid-19, hosted by the State Comptroller and Ombudsman of Israel, under the auspices of the IOI, on 24 November and see the numerious contributions from members across the globe
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2020-12-10
Work irregularities of Zaječar Social Welfare Center in case of child sexual abuse
In an investigation initiated upon learning from the media about the sexual abuse of a child from Zaječar, the Protector of Citizens determined that only after the monitoring by the Ministry of Labor, Employment, Veteran and Social Policy did the Zaječar Social Welfare Center react and place the child in a foster family, which was why disciplinary proceedings were initiated against the expert workers.
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2020-12-10DIGNITY Webinar on Health Monitoring - Invitation
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2014-08-08
Register for Tallinn-Conference on the Ombudsman’s role in a democracy
The General Assembly and Conference of the IOI’s European Chapter will take place in Tallinn on 17-19 September 2014. The conference will explore the contribution that Ombudsmen can make to the creation and working of a robust democracy. The online registration form will remain open for a short while longer!
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2014-08-06
Citizens’ Representative assumes responsibility for whistleblower investigations
On July 1 2014 the province of Newfoundland and Labrador proclaimed the Public Interest Disclosure and Whistleblower Protection Act in effect.
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2020-12-07
Ombudsman Hong Kong probes into management and effectiveness of waste separation bins
On 30 November, Ombudsman Ms Winnie Chiu announced the launch of a direct investigation to examine the management of waste separation bins by the Environment Bureau and the Environmental Protection Department (EPD), and the effectiveness of the relevant programme.
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2020-12-07
Ombudsman supports request of transferral of LGBTI person convicted abroad
In a recent report Commissioner for Administration and Protection of Human Rights (Ombudsman), Maria Stylianou-Lottides, has urged the Justice Ministry to look into speeding up actions to support a transfer request from a member of the LGBTI community to serve out the remainder of their prison term in Nicosia prisons.
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2020-12-03
Ombudsman releases report on “Misplaced Priorities”
Ombudsman Martha Chizuma released a report titled “Misplaced Priorities” which is the first investigation in a series of investigations into allegations concerning lack of transparency and accountability in the implementation of Malawi’s National COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan.
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2020-12-01
Lamberto realizó un informe de su gestión en la Dirección de Relaciones Internacionales del ILO
El Defensor del Pueblo santafesino, encargado de las gestiones exteriores del Instituto Latinoamericano del Ombudsman, reseñó algunas de las intervenciones más importantes y su impacto tanto para el fortalecimiento institucional de las defensorías, como para la promoción y protección de derechos humanos.
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2020-12-01
Declaración ADPRA sobre el Defensor del Pueblo de la ciudad de Tandil
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2014-07-21
Jacques Toubon nommé comme Défenseur des droits
Jacques Toubon a été nommé, le 16 juillet 2014, Défenseur des droits par le Président de la République pour un mandat de 6 ans non renouvelable et non révocable. Sa nomination a été soumise au vote de l'Assemblée nationale et du Sénat.
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2014-07-21
Jacques Toubon has been elected as the new Ombudman of the Ombudsman-Institution «Le Défenseur des droits»
Jacques Toubon has been elected as the new Ombudman of the French Ombudsman-Institution «Le Défenseur des droits» for a six year- and non-renewable term on 16th of July 2014. .His nomination follows an approval by the National Assembly and the Senate.
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2020-11-30
New guidance on UNHCR’s engagement with NHRIs
We have the pleasure to introduce to you the new Guidance on UNHCR’s engagement with National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs). This guidance provides an overview of key ways to concretely engage and leverage NHRIs as critical protection partners in support of UNHCR’s mandate.
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2014-07-15
Office of the Complaints Commissioner celebrates its 10th anniversary
The Office of the Complaints Commissioner (OCC) opened its doors in July 2004, and celebrated its 10th anniversary this week over 3 days, from 8-10 July inclusive.
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2020-11-27
Memorandum of Understanding between GAMIP and the IOI - EN
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2020-11-27
Memorandum of Understanding between GAMIP and the IOI - ES