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2011-10-14Ombudsman on the UN ombudsman resolution
The Portuguese Ombudsman, Alfredo José de Sousa, participated in Geneva in a round table organized by the Ombudsman of Morocco on the margins of the 18th session of the Human Rights Council, on the topic of the implementation of United Nations Resolution 65/207.
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2011-10-09
I.O.I. training survey
The I.O.I. Board decided in 2009 to focus on training activities which will help both to maintain and raise the level of professionalism in Ombudsman offices around the world. In order to identify the specific training the I.O.I. General Secretariat has sent all member institutions a questionnaire that should help identifying their individual training needs. Based on recommendations by the Training Committee the Board will discuss and decide on future regional training activities.
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2011-10-07
New Director on the I.O.I. Board
A long-standing and valuable member from the African Region left the I.O.I. Board of Directors when Ms Amina Ouédraogo (Burkina Faso) retired from her office as Médiateur du Faso in June 2011. Following a regional I.O.I. meeting Ms Traore, the new Ombudsman in Burkina Faso will fill the vacant position of an African Director on the Board.
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2011-10-07Information Flyer Barcelona Seminar
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2011-10-06
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2011-10-06
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2011-10-06
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2011-09-30
Parliamentary Ombudsman reports "worst example in nine years of a government department getting things wrong"
Ann Abraham holds the post of Parliamentary Ombudsman and is also the Health Service Ombudsman for England. She heavily criticizes the Ministry of Defence and the Service Personnel and Veterans Agency’s treatment of a family who were interned by the Japanese during the Second World War.
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2011-09-30
New jurisdiction for Ontario Ombudsman
Ontario Ombudsman André Marin now has the jurisdiction to investigate complaints about Niagara Health System, following the provincial government’s appointment of a supervisor for the institution.
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2011-09-23
Renewal of I.O.I. membership for ombudsman institution
The International Ombudsman Institute welcomes the Ombudsman of Botswana, Mr Ofentse Lepodise, back as a member.
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2011-09-15
I.O.I. archives grow
The I.O.I. strives to encourage and support research and study into the institution of the ombudsman as well as to collect, store and disseminate research data. Since 2010 the I.O.I. the General Secretariat in Vienna hosts the Institute's archives.
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2011-08-31
I.O.I. EUROPE announces workshop on Private Management of Public Services
I.O.I. Europe organises a topical workshop on “The defense of rights and good practices in private management of public services - The Role of the Ombudsman” on 21 and 22 November 2011 in Barcelona.
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2011-08-31
Flyer I.O.I. workshop Barcelona
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2011-08-26
Ontario Ombudsman announces investigation on jails
Ontario Ombudsman André Marin has announced a systemic investigation into how the province deals with the use of excessive force against inmates by Ontario jail guards, sparked by numerous complaints that such incidents are being covered up or ignored.
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2011-08-24
AOB Chair and Serbian Ombudsman at the European Forum Alpbach 2011
Every year since 1945, the “European Forum Alpbach” has been held in the Tyrolian mountain village of Alpbach. Speakers and participants from all parts of the world, and with different backgrounds in science, economics or politics, experienced experts and students, come together in the framework of this prestigious event to discuss current issues and to formulate interdisciplinary solutions.
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2011-08-11
I.O.I. World Conference 2012 - new website
The 10th I.O.I.World Conference, to be held in Wellington, New Zealand from 13 to 16 November 2012, will provide Ombudsmen from around the world with the opportunity to meet, share their experience and engage in fruitful debate and discussion. The conference website has been recently launched.
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2011-07-29
Ombudsman recommends criminalisation of homophobic offences
The Ombudsman recently recommended that offences against the person and discriminatory acts where homophobia is the main motivation be criminalised. He underscores that in most EU Member States' legislations, homophobia is an aggravating circumstance or a constituent element of the offence.
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2011-07-25
Tragic events in Norway
I.O.I. representatives have reacted to the tragic events in Norway expressing their solidarity. In communications to the Norwegian Ombudsman and member of the European I.O.I. Board Arne Fliflet I.O.I. President Beverley Wakem, I.O.I. Secretary General Dr. Peter Kostelka and Regional-Vice-President Rafael Ribó expressed on behalf of the entire ombudsman community their deep sympathy.
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2011-07-20
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