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2011-10-06un-high-commissioner-for-human-rights-report-2010-2011-espanol
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2011-10-06
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2011-10-06
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2011-09-30Parliamentary 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
EU_Austria_Annual Report_2010_EN
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2011-07-17
Miscellaneous
Several new incumbents entered into office in the past couple of weeks: Mr. Dominique Baudis is the new French Defender of Rights, Ms. Calliope Spanou the Greek Ombudswoman and Ms. Raymonde Saint-Germain was reappointed in Québec - to name only a few among many more renowned personalities.
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2011-07-15
New weekly information service
The I.O.I. General Secretariat is delighted to offer a new communication service to the Ombudsman community. The weekly “I.O.I. Ombudsman News” brings recent ombudsman news to members and applicant institutions as well as partner organisations and institutions.
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2011-07-14
Regional subventions are a huge success
At the Bermuda Board Meeting in October 2011 the I.O.I. Board decided that the I.O.I. would provide funds up to a maximum of EUR 50,000 for regional projects. Member institutions were invited to submit project proposals with a focus on training activities. Six applicants from five of the six I.O.I. World Regions were successful in the selection process conducted by the I.O.I. Executive Committee in spring 2011.
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2011-07-14
European Region organises OPCAT workshop
On 13 and 14 September 2011 an OPCAT workshop (Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture) for Ombudsman institutions will take place in Warsaw, Poland. I.O.I. Europe cooperates with the Polish Ombudsman Institution in the organisation of this event.
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2011-07-14
les préparatifs du Congrès mondial de l’I.I.O. vont bon train
Les Ombudsmans et le personnel du Bureau néo-zélandais des Ombudsmans se réjouissent d’ores et déjà d’accueillir la communauté de l'Ombudsman en Nouvelle-Zélande en novembre 2012 à l’occasion du Congrès mondial de l’I.I.O. Les invitations officielles ainsi que les informations relatives à l’inscription seront envoyées d’ici quelques mois et le site Internet du congrès sera « en ligne » sous peu.