Search for
Your search results for „1”
-
2016-03-25Joint IOI-ENNHRI side event at ICC/GANHRI Annual Meeting in Geneva
On 22 March 2016 a panel discussion was held in Geneva on a human rights based approach to the work of ombudsmen.
-
2016-03-25
Thai Ombudsman Office delegation visits Control Yuan
A delegation of the Ombudsman Office of Thailand visited the Control Yuan (CY) for exchanges of practical experience on March 23, 2016. The delegation was led by Chief Ombudsman Siracha Vongsarayankura and included academics and investigators from the office.
-
2016-03-24
Veterans Ombudsman says Veterans have been heard
Ottawa, ON - March 23, 2016 - Commenting on yesterday’s Budget, Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent said: “This was the Government’s first opportunity to put its mandate on the books, and I believe that it is off to a promising start for Veterans and their families.”
-
2016-03-24
Selon l'ombudsman, les requêtes des vétérans ont été entendues
Ottawa (Ontario) - Le 23 mars 2016: Suite au budget fédéral dévoilé hier, M. Guy Parent, ombudsman des vétérans, a dit ce qui suit : « C’était là la première occasion pour le gouvernement de concrétiser son mandat, et je crois qu’il s’agit d’un départ prometteur pour les vétérans et leur famille. »
-
2016-03-24
Commissioner for Human Rights speaks before Constitutional Tribunal
In its weekly newsletter the Office of the Polish Commissioner for Human Rights informs about a speech given by Commissioner Adam Bodnar before the Constitutional Tribunal on 8 March 2016.
-
2016-03-23
Veterans Ombudsman on the importance of keeping a laser-like focus on Veterans’ outcomes
Since Canada passed the Pension Act in 1919 – its first major legislation to support Veterans – every 20 years or so a review of Veterans’ benefits is conducted because Veterans’ needs change. Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent authored a text on the importance of keeping a laser-like focus on veterans’ outcomes, which was published in The Hill Times on Monday, 21 March 2016.
-
2016-03-22
IOI President Walters and IOI Secretary General meet Deputy HCHR Kate Gilmore
On the side-lines of the ICC Annual Meeting in Geneva on 22 March 2016 IOI President John Walters and IOI Secretary General Günther Kräuter took the opportunity to meet with Kate Gilmore. Kate Gilmore is the United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights and therefore at the forefront of mainstreaming human rights on an international level.
-
2021-10-18
40. Reporte semanal “Derechos humanos en perspectiva internacional”
Les hacemos llegar el 40. 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).
-
2021-10-18
Alberta Ombudsman recognizes three former staffers on Ombudsman Day
The Alberta Ombudsman recognizes three former staffers who went on to establish complaint-handling offices with solid roots in procedural fairness. “These three women contributed significantly during their years at the Ombudsman’s office and have gone on to do great work pursuing fairness within or alongside the Ombudsman community,” reflects Alberta Ombudsman Marianne Ryan.
-
2016-03-21
Control Yuan signs cooperation agreement with Médiateur du Faso
A delegation led by the head of Médiateur du Faso, Ms. Alima Déborah Traore, visited the Control Yuan (CY) on the morning of March 8, 2016. They first met with CY President Dr. Chang Po-ya at her office; then the two sides signed a cooperation agreement in the CY plenary meeting. Ms. Traore also expressed her sympathy to the affected in the great earthquake that struck Tainan last month, and observed a minute’s silence before delivering a speech on the same occasion.
-
2016-03-18
International Forum and Training Workshop held in Tokyo
The Japanese IOI Member and the Administrative Administration Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, held an International Forum and Training Workshop for Asian Ombudsman institutions from 7 – 10 March 2016.
-
2016-03-15
New Human Rights Defender appointed
On 23 February 2016, Mr Arman Tatoyan has been elected as Human Rights Defender of Armenia. Mr Tatoyan follows the former Human Rights Defender Karen Andreasian, who resigned in January 2016.
-
2016-03-14
Correctional Investigator Reflects on Key Challenges in his latest Annual Report to Parliament
Ottawa, March 10, 2016 – The 42nd Annual Report of the Office of the Correctional Investigator was tabled today in Parliament. The Correctional Investigator, Mr. Howard Sapers, used this opportunity to take stock of the current state of corrections in Canada and highlight some important challenges.
-
2016-03-14
L’enquêteur correctionnel fait état de défis importants dans son rapport annuel au Parlement
Ottawa, le 10 mars 2016 – Aujourd’hui, le 42e Rapport annuel du Bureau de l’enquêteur correctionnel a été déposé au Parlement. Dans son rapport, l’enquêteur correctionnel, M. Howard Sapers, fait le point sur l’état actuel des services correctionnels au Canada et met l’accent sur certains défis de taille.
-
2016-03-14
37th Annual USOA Conference
The United States Ombudsman Association (USOA) will hold its 2016 Annual Conference from 17 – 21 October 2016 in Arlington, Virginia, at the Westin Arlington Gateway.
-
2016-03-14
Ombudsman of Pakistan signs three MoU with Azerbaijan, Iran and Kyrgyz Republic
From 7 – 10 March 2016, Mr. M. Salman Faruqui (Nishan-e-Imtiaz) the Federal Ombudsman of Pakistan and President of the Asian Ombudsman Association (AOA) visited Japan to participate in the 18th meeting of the AOA Board of Directors.
-
2021-10-14
El Defensor del Pueblo andaluz aboga por proceso ordenado de energías renovables
El Defensor del Pueblo andaluz, Jesús Maeztu, ha abogado por un proceso de implantación de instalaciones de energías renovables en la Comunidad Autónoma de Andalucía "ordenado y planificado, teniendo en cuenta las afecciones que pueda tener sobre la biodiversidad y el territorio".
-
2021-10-13V. International Conference Human Rights in Eurasia - Statement IOI President Chris Field
-
2016-03-10
Ombudsman Juris Jansons re-elected
Mr Juris Jansons, whose term as the present Ombudsman of the Republic of Latvia will expire on 16 March 2016 has been re-elected as Latvian Ombudsman for another term of five years.
-
2021-10-12
Council’s poor planning decision-making let the community down, Ombudsman says
The Victorian Ombudsman today released her latest report "Investigation into allegations of collusion with property developers at Kingston City Council."The Ombudsman investigated the Council's planning approval processes for the Patterson Lakes marina area and allegations a senior planning officer and two former councillors had corrupt and improper dealings with property developers.