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2015-10-20AOMF holds convention in Québec City
The 9th convention of the members of the Association des Ombudsmans et Médiateurs de la Francophonie (AOMF) culminated in the adoption of the Québec Declaration, which calls for strengthening and consolidation of mediation institutions as promoters of democratic values, the rule of law and respect for human rights.
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2015-10-20
Congrès des AOMF à Québec
Le IXe Congrès des membres de l’Association des ombudsmans et médiateurs de la Francophonie s’est conclu par l’adoption de la Déclaration de Québec, appelant au renforcement et à la consolidation des institutions de médiation en tant que promotrices des valeurs démocratiques, de l'État de droit et du respect des droits de l'Homme.
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2015-10-16
Czech ombudsman criticises conditions in refugee facility
The severe conditions which children and families with children have to endure in Bělá-Jezová constitute a violation of the European Convention on Human Rights and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Objectively speaking, children in the facility have worse living conditions than inmates in Czech prisons. Bělá-Jezová is a former military facility where the living conditions are, in many ways, much worse than those in Czech prisons.
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2015-10-15
Growing demand for Ombudsman’s services, report shows
In Dame Beverley Wakem’s last full year in office as Chief Ombudsman, the public has shown increasing confidence in seeking independent redress through the Office of the Ombudsman.
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2015-10-12
Conferencia internacional de las INDH aprobó por unanimidad la Declaración Mérida
El Ombudsman mexicano, Luis Raúl González Pérez, quien presidió los trabajos del encuentro, afirmó que los principios de los derechos humanos, así como la paz y la seguridad, son ejes fundamentales para el desarrollo sostenible, incluyendo no sólo a las personas sino a nuestro planeta en su totalidad
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2015-10-12
FRA publishes paper on alternatives to detention
In the context of its work in the area of migration, asylum and borders, FRA is today publishing a new paper, Alternatives to detention for asylum seekers and people in return procedures. The paper seeks to provide guidance to policy makers and practitioners on the use of measures for asylum seekers and people in return procedures that do not unnecessarily deprive them of their right to liberty.
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2015-10-09Manitoba Ombudsman: Privacy Impact Assessment Tool
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2015-10-08
flyer-es
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2015-10-06
Ombudsman meets with the Resident Advisor
Commissioner met with the Resident Advisor of the Twinning on social service provision in Azerbaijan, executive director of the Austrian Social Worker Association, Mr. Herbert Paulischin at his own request.
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2015-10-02
Memorandum of Understanding signed between ANZOA and the IOI
IOI President John R. Walters and Executive member of ANZOA Colin Naeve, signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions.
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2015-09-18
Acting Ombudsman of Ontario named
Barbara Finlay has been named acting Ombudsman of Ontario, pending the Legislative Assembly’s selection process to fill the position permanently.
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2015-09-18
Investigation into rehabilitation and reintegration of prisoners in Victoria
A whole-of-government approach focused on reducing offending is a key recommendation of a report tabled by the Victorian Ombudsman.
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2015-09-08
Refugee crisis - the time has come for the EU to act as one
"In recent days we have seen several Member States, many ordinary citizens, and civil society groups demonstrating remarkable and humbling leadership as they welcome refugees to their communities. EU institutions and all Member States must now take their cues from those citizens and act to alleviate the immediate suffering. The EU must use its immense diplomatic, economic and moral capacity to find ways to tackle the wider issues of Middle Eastern security."
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2015-09-04
National Ombudsman notes Points for Improvement in Repatriation Process
A study by the National Ombudsman regarding repatriation processes concludes that some aspects of this procedure can be improved. The Ombudsman has made recommendations to the State Secretary of Security and Justice with regard to the availability of medical care, the accessibility of the complaints procedure, and the exchange of information. In his report, he also advocates multidisciplinary supervision of the entire repatriation process as well as standard investigation of incidents.
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2015-09-04
Press Release_NL OM_Repatriation Flights
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2015-09-03
Complaints about School Boards_Brochure
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2015-09-01
USOA’s 36th Annual Conference
The United States Ombudsman Association’s (USOA) 36th Annual Conference on “Ombudsmen: Confronting the Prickly Issues” in Scottsdale, Arizona is a little over 6 weeks away. USOA is very excited about this year’s conference program offerings and the activities it has planned.
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2015-08-24
New Chief Ombudsman appointed
On 18 August Judge Boshier was appointed as Chief Ombudsman of New Zealand. He will succeed Dame Beverley Wakem and take up that role and terminate his position as Law Commissioner on 10 December this year.
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2015-08-20
Preocupación ante el aumento de cifras de muertes de menores en contextos familiares de violencia de género
El Defensor del Pueblo muestra su preocupación ante el aumento de cifras de muertes de menores en contextos familiares de violencia de género y reitera el compromiso de la supervisión de las actuaciones de todas las administraciones públicas con competencias en la materia, a fin de perfeccionar los instrumentos de detección del riesgo de la mujer y de sus hijos, para reducir las posibilidades de agresión.
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2015-08-10
June information bulletin of the Public Defender
The Public Defender has presented June information bulletin about the efforts of the Public Defender's Office. The key topic in the information bulletin is the visit and important meetings of the Public Defender and his delegation to Brussels. The ongoing events of Georgia, situation in human rights, threats in conflict regions and many sensitive and painful issues of our population were discussed at the meetings held in NATO, the European Parliament, the European Commission and the Open Society European Policy Institute of Brussels.