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2013-07-08Ombudsman urges upholding of human rights despite crisis
On Thursday, 4 July 2013, Human Rights Ombudsman Vlasta Nussdorfer handed over her annual report to Parliamentary Speaker Janko Veber and presented her report to President Borut Pahor as well.
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2020-06-09
ENNHRI and MHE publish report on supported decision-making
ENNHRI and Mental Health Europe have published a new report on supported decision-making for people with disabilities. It highlights what supported decision-making entails in theory and in practice, as well as outlining developments in Europe and the role of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in ensuring compliance with international standards.
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2020-06-09
Investigations into allegations of nepotism in Victorian government schools
This report draws attention to a problem that has become a regular subject of ‘public interest disclosures’ to the Ombudsman - nepotism in government schools. It highlights the need for school principals and staff to check and follow integrity obligations, and the need for public authorities to look for effective ways to embed integrity in their workplaces.
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2020-06-08
Control Yuan requests to provide labour insurance coverage for all migrant fishers
Migrant fishers enjoy statutory labor insurance coverage, and their employers are required to contribute to their premiums so that they may claim government compensation in the event of injury on the job, as well as the same right to medical care as nationals.
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2013-07-05
Anti-corruption training – a few places left
This year's IOI training is directed specifically towards ombudsman staff of institutions with an anti-corruption mandate. A few places are still left! The deadline for registrations is 18 August 2013. Register now!
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2013-07-03
Control Yuan holds staff exchange program with Asian-Pacific and African Counterparts
The 2013 Staff Exchange Program between the Control Yuan and Ombudsman/Human Rights Offices overseas was held from June 24 to 26. The program was joined by eight participants from Thailand, Vietnam, Kiribati, Nauru, Solomon Islands, Fiji, the Gambia and Swaziland.
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2013-07-02
Australian Federal Whistleblower Law Passed
On 26 June 2013, the Australian Parliament passed the Public Interest Disclosure Bill, legislation which establishes the first stand-alone whistleblower protection scheme for federal public servants, contractors and employees of contractors who report wrongdoing within the Commonwealth public sector.
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2013-07-01
Ombudsman submits 8th Annual Report
Arlene Brock, Ombudsman for Bermuda, issued an Annual Report for the 2012 calendar year. This report comments on the ongoing denial of the government that the UK Environmental Charter constitutes a legal obligation, issues such as whistle-blowing and public access to information.
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2013-06-27
New Chief Ombudsman appointed
The Ombudsman Appointments Committee of Papua New Guinea (PNG) appointed a new Chief Ombudsman on 20 June 2013.
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2013-06-26
Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights presents Annual Report
On June 5, 2013, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Ms. Valeriya Lutkovska presented the Annual report on the state of observance and protection of the rights and freedoms of persons and citizens in Ukraine at a plenary session of the parliament.
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2013-06-26
Special report of the Québec Ombudsman leads to legislative changes
In May 2013, the Québec National Assembly adopted the Act to amend the Police Act as concerns independent investigations. This Act was the result of the recommendations of the Ombudsperson, Raymonde Saint-Germain, in her special report on the investigation procedure applied in Québec for incidents involving police officers.
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2013-06-26
Un rapport spécial du Protecteur du citoyen du Québec conduit à des changements législatifs
L’Assemblée nationale du Québec a adopté, en mai 2013, la Loi modifiant la Loi sur la police concernant les enquêtes indépendantes. Cette loi fait suite aux recommandations de la protectrice du citoyen, Raymonde Saint-Germain, dans son rapport spécial sur la procédure d’enquête appliquée au Québec lors d’incidents impliquant des policiers.
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2013-06-24
Publication of the 39th Annual Report of the Ombudsman
On 22 May 2013 the State Comptroller and Ombudsman of Israel, Judge (ret.) Joseph Haim Shapira, presented to the Chairman of the Israeli parliament (The Knesset) the 39th Annual Report of the Ombudsman for the year 2012.
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2020-06-02
Algorithmes discriminatoires : le Défenseur des droits et la CNIL réunissent les experts
Jeudi 28 et vendredi 29 mai, le Défenseur des droits, en partenariat avec la CNIL, organise un séminaire d’experts autour des algorithmes discriminatoires. L’occasion d’un premier dialogue entre chercheurs, sociologues, juristes et développeurs. A l’issue, les deux autorités proposeront plusieurs recommandations afin de garantir à chacun une égalité de traitement dans les nombreuses situations où une partie du choix est faite par une intelligence artificielle.
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2020-06-02
How can NHRIs meaningfully cooperate with older persons to promote and protect their rights
Given the rapidly ageing population across Europe, National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in the region are increasingly working on the promotion and protection of the rights of older persons. In order to understand specific human rights challenges in old age, it is crucial for NHRIs to directly engage with older persons including through their representative organisations and bring real lived experiences into their work.
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2020-06-02
Ombudsman presents report on discriminatory policy towards children with disabilities
The Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights (Ombudsman) presents a report on discriminatory policy towards children with disabilities.
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2020-06-02Seoul Metropolitan Government Citizens’ Ombudsman Commission
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2020-06-02
Citizens’ Representative for Newfoundland & Labrador
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2020-06-02Reopening of schools for children with disabilities
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2013-06-20
Public Services Ombudsman for Wales publishes Annual Report
The Annual Report of the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales reveals that once again there has been an increase in the volume of casework. The number of complaints about public service providers has continued to rise, up 12% on 2011/12. The greatest increase has again been in relation to health bodies, up 30% on the previous year.