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2013-07-30Ombudsman holds round table on human rights in psychiatric institutions
A round table was held by the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights on the control over the observance of human rights while rendering psychiatric care to Ukrainian citizens.
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2013-07-29
Ombudsman published Annual Report 2012 in English
The Protector of Citizens of the Republic of Serbia published its Annual Report 2012 in English. In total, in 2012 the Protector of Citizens acted upon 4.474 complaints, constituting a significant increase compared to 2011.
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2020-06-04
Public health and discrimination - where is the line?
In a radio broadcast of the Seimas Ombudsmen’s Office program “Everyone is important” there was a sharp discussion regarding potential violations of the human rights of elderly people during the quarantine period, which received a lot of attention.
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2020-06-03
Ombudsman hearing clarifies FOI exemptions for “free and frank” discussions
Two recent decisions on Freedom of Information (FOI) appeals by the Ombudsman have helped clarify when government’s internal discussions are protected from disclosure and when information around those matters should be released to the public.
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2020-06-02Reopening of schools for children with disabilities
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2013-07-23
Draft legislation on whistleblowing
The Office of the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights informs about the draft legislation on complaints and announcements of general interest, which will involve the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights.
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2013-07-17
Local Government Ombudsman published annual report
The Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) has published its annual report and accounts for 2012- 2013. In a year of unprecedented change, the focus has been to raise standards within the LGO and of the complaints system and public services.
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2013-07-17
L’Ombudsman de l’Ontario exhorte la Province à finir le « travail inachevé »
L’Ombudsman de l’Ontario, André Marin, a exhorté aujourd’hui le gouvernement provincial à mieux tirer parti des services « multifonctions » de son Bureau dans les secteurs échappant encore à sa surveillance et à terminer le « travail inachevé » à la suite de ses enquêtes précédentes.
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2013-07-15
Rapport du Defenseur des droits sur la situation des Roms en France
Le Défenseur des droits, Dominique Baudis, vient d’adresser au Premier Ministre le bilan de l’application de la circulaire interministérielle du 26 août 2012 relative à « l’application et l’accompagnement des opérations d’évacuation des campements illicites ». Ce rapport observe la situation des Roms migrants en France.
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2013-07-12
Passing away of Mrs Grace Phiri
On 18 June 2013 Mrs Grace Phiri, Investigations Officer at the Zambian Commission for Investigation for 16 years, passed away in Paris on her way to the AOMA Exco Meeting in Burkina Faso. She was travelling with the Investigator General of Zambia, Mrs. Caroline Sokoni.
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2020-05-26
Message from AOMA President on Africa Day 2020
The President of the African Ombudsman and Mediators Association (AOMA) and Public Protector of South Africa, Adv. Busisiwe Mkhwebane, issued a message on the occasion of Africa Day, which is celebrated on 25 May.
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2020-05-26
Africa Day 2020 - Message from AOMA President
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2020-05-25
Ombudsman Hong Kong probes maintenance and repair of playgrounds in public rental housing estates
The Ombudsman, Ms Winnie Chiu, today (21 May) announced a direct investigation to examine the maintenance and repair of playgrounds in public rental housing (PRH) estates to identify any areas for improvement.
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2013-07-08
Ombudsman finds callous treatment of seniors
Following an investigation, the City of Toronto’s Ombudsman, Fiona Crean, says the Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) is failing to protect its seniors from unfair evictions.
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2013-07-03
New European Ombudsman elected
On 3 July 2013, Ms Emily O’Reilly, Ombudsman and Information Commissioner of Ireland, has been elected by the European Parliament and will succeed Nikiforos Diamandouros as new European Ombudsman.
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2020-05-22
PHSO Radio Ombudsman Podcast #15 - Transcript
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2020-05-22
canada bc-om news public-interest-disclosure-act
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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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2013-07-02
New Members of the Austrian Ombudsman Board
On 1 July 2013 the new members of the Austrian Ombudsman Board (AOB) took office. Günther Kräuter, Gertrude Brinek and Peter Fichtenbauer were elected by the Austrian National Council for the term of office from July 2013 to June 2019. For Gertrude Brinek it is already the second term of office. In its inaugural meeting the new AOB appointed Günther Kräuter as Secretary General of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI).
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2013-07-02
El Defensor del Pueblo lidera un proyecto “Twinning"
Representantes del Defensor del Pueblo han mantenido una primera reunión con el Ombudsman de Turquía y su equipo para preparar el proyecto “Twinning” que comenzará a finales de este año.