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2020-10-16IOI Statement of Support for INDDHH and Ombudsman of Uruguay (Oct 2020)
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2014-03-21IOI attends ICC’s 27th Annual Meeting
From 12 to 14 March 2014, the International Coordinating Committee (ICC) of National Human Rights Institutions held its 27th Annual Meeting in Geneva.
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2014-03-20
Ombudsman presents Catalan experience during the International Symposium on Language Rights
The Catalan Ombudsman, Rafael Ribó, has presented the Catalan experience during the International Symposium on Language Rights and Social Cohesion in Multilingual Societies, held in Barcelona on 19 and 20 March and organized by the Ombudsman himself, along with the IALC (International Association of Language Commissioners).
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2014-03-19
Round table discussion on the ombudsman’s role in promoting good governance and effective service delivery
The World Bank, the Global Partnership for Social Accountability, the Nordic Trust Fund and the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) will hold a round table discussion in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, 25 March 2014 to raise awareness and promote a better understanding on the ombudsman’s role regarding the accountability of public service delivery as well as open government.
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2014-03-18
Ombudsman reports on human rights violations during recent events
On 28 February 2014 the Ombudsman of Ukraine Mrs. Valeriya Lutkovska presented her Special Report on “Violations of human rights and freedoms during events which happened in Ukraine over the period since 21 November 2013 to 22 February 2014” according to paragraph 3 Article 18 of the Law on the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights.
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2014-03-18
Own Motion Investigation Report "Let the Whistle Blow"
On 14 March 2014 the Office of the Complaints Commissioner (OCC) of the Cayman Islands released an own motion investigation report regarding the protection of whistleblowers. The report is the result of an investigation to ascertain whether there are adequate protections or protective measures for reporters of wrongdoing (also known as Whistleblowers) within the Cayman Islands Government - including, but not limited to, legislation, policy, and work culture, custom and practice.
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2020-10-14
Ombudsman Hong Kong investigates Government’s arrangements for outside interpretation services
The Ombudsman of Hong Kong, China, Ms Winnie CHIU, announced the launch of a direct investigation to probe Government’s arrangements for engaging outside interpretation services.
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2014-03-13
IOI members in Armenia, Croatia, Guatemala and Haiti accredited with ‘A Status’ by the ICC
In March 2014, the International Coordination Committee (ICC) of National Human Rights Institutions holds its 27th Annual Meeting in Geneva. In the course of the meeting, four IOI member institutions in Armenia, Croatia, Guatemala and Haiti have been accredited as being in full compliance with the Paris Principles.
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2014-03-07
Ombudsman presents Report on provision of general interest services
On 14 February 2014 the Catalan Ombudsman, Rafael Ribó, presented the report The Provision of general interest services and best corporate practices at the Parliament of Catalonia.
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2014-03-07
Control Yuan Establishes Taskforce on Role as a Human Rights Institute
The Control Yuan (CY) formed a taskforce on January 20, 2014, to develop measures reaffirming its role as a human rights institution.
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2014-03-07
Ombudsman made more than 700 recommendations and suggestions to Administration
The 2013 Annual Report registers a record number of resolutions that implied important changes towards the citizens’ benefit.
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2020-10-08
The Ombudsman, coronavirus and crisis management
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) has today published an interim report of the findings of a survey of members of the International Ombudsman Institute. "The Ombudsman, coronavirus and crisis management” highlights key findings about the challenges faced by Ombudsman organisations globally.
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2014-03-05
Declaration on minimum standards for ombudsman institutions adopted
At the end of February 2014, delegates at a two-day African Ombudsman Summit adopted a pioneering declaration on the minimum standards for effective ombudsman institutions and cooperation.
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2014-03-05
EU-wide survey on violence against women
Violence against women undermines women’s core fundamental rights such as dignity, access to justice and gender equality. For example, one in three women has experienced physical and/or sexual violence since the age of 15; one in five women has experienced stalking; every second woman has been confronted with one or more forms of sexual harassment.
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2014-03-03
Special report on violations of human rights during the protest actions in Ukraine released
The Commissioner for Human Rights Ms. Valeriya Lutkovska, presenting the Special report on violations of human rights during the events that took place in Ukraine from 21 November 2013 till 22 February 2014.
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2020-10-06
Lesson plans and activities for those working with children and young people
The Ombudsman for Children has developed materials for educators to explore issues relating to children’s rights in Ireland with children and young people.
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2020-10-06
Vulnerable Woman Loses Eyesight After Unit Delays
A vulnerable young adult with learning disabilities lost sight in her right eye after staff at a specialist residential learning disability unit failed to monitor her injury properly.
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2014-02-28
Preparations to receive the IOI Board of Directors in Rosario
In preparation of the 2014 meeting of the IOI Board of Directors, the Ombudsman of the Province of Santa Fe, Dr. Edgardo José Bistoletti, recently met with the Ambassadors of New Zealand and Austria in Argentina to invite them to attend the official opening ceremony of the meeting.
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2014-02-26
Complaints resolved and received by the Ombudsman set new records
Not one complaint had been pending for longer than a year at the office of the Parliamentary Ombudsman of Finland at the end of 2013. The number of incoming complaints during the year was again a record, over 5,000.
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2014-02-24
Correctional Investigator releases investigation into natural cause deaths in federal penitentiaries
The investigative report released by the Office of the Correctional Investigator on 17 February 2014 raises significant issues about how the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) meets its legal obligation to investigate the factors and circumstances that led to death regardless of cause.