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2024-12-06International Intern Exchange between Federal Tax Ombudsman Pakistan and Institution of Mediator of Kingdom of Morocco
In June 2024, the Federal Tax Ombudsman Pakistan and the Institution of the Mediator of the Kingdom of Morocco, both IOI Members, signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the inaugural batch of the first International Internship Exchange Program.
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2024-12-06
Le Commissaire aux services en français exhorte l'Ontario à créer un répertoire numérique des services au public assujettis à la Loi sur les services en français
Dans son Rapport annuel 2023-2024 rendu public le 5 décembre 2024, le Commissaire aux services en français Carl Bouchard demande au ministère des Affaires francophones de rendre public un répertoire numérique complet des services couverts par la Loi sur les services en français (LSF), afin que les francophones puissent facilement les localiser et y accéder.
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2024-08-09
Defensoría y Alto Comisionado verifican situación de Derechos Humanos de migrantes en Darién
Con el objetivo de conocer y visibilizar posibles vulneraciones a los Derechos Humanos de las personas migrantes que ingresan al país por la frontera colombo-panameña, un equipo de Oficiales de Derechos Humanos de la Defensoría del Pueblo (DDP) en conjunto con personal del Alto Comisionado de las Naciones Unidas (ACNUDH) realizó una jornada de encuestas del 29 de julio al 2 de agosto del 2024, en la Estación Temporal de Recepción Migratoria de Lajas Blancas en Darién.
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2024-08-14
Defensor del Pueblo promueve participación de las mujeres en encuentro de lideresas
El Defensor del Pueblo celebró su séptimo Encuentro con Lideresas bajo el lema “Mujeres Empoderadas: El Futuro en Acción”, a fin de motivar la participación femenina en todos los sectores de la sociedad, a través del desarrollo de sus competencias. Durante la actividad organizada por la Unidad de Igualdad de Género fue anunciado el lanzamiento de la “Red de Mujeres Empoderadas”.
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2024-08-08
Riesgos para los DD. HH. en la era de la IA, Chen Chu: “Enfrentar con valentía los desafíos de los DD. HH. en la era de la IA”
En respuesta al acalorado debate sobre el desarrollo de la Inteligencia Artificial (IA) y para reforzar la concienciación de las personas sobre la autoprotección y los derechos humanos en la era digital, la Comisión Nacional de Derechos Humanos (NHRC, por sus siglas en inglés) organizó el Foro de Tendencias IA x Derechos Humanos el 12 de julio de 2024.
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2024-08-01
El Defensor del Pueblo solicita información a las comunidades autónomas sobre los retrasos en la valoración de personas con discapacidad
El Defensor del Pueblo, Ángel Gabilondo, ha iniciado actuaciones de oficio con los departamentos competentes de las comunidades autónomas y las ciudades autónomas de Ceuta y Melilla para recabar información sobre las demoras que se están produciendo en la valoración de personas con discapacidad. El número de quejas de los ciudadanos por esta causa se ha triplicado en los últimos cinco años y, según ha podido constatar la institución, los retrasos llegan a ser de hasta tres años en algunas regiones.
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2024-11-29
Ombudsman will host the inaugural International Ombudsman Summit 2024 on 3 December 2024
The Office of the Ombudsman of Hong Kong, China will host the inaugural International Ombudsman Summit 2024 on 3 December 2024 (Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, West Kowloon Cultural District. This significant event also marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the Office, with an Anniversary Reception planned for the evening to celebrate this important milestone. Kindly click here for the live stream of the Summit 2024.
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2024-11-28
Ombudsman engages with Final-Year MCAST Journalism students
The Parliamentary Ombudsman, Judge Emeritus Joseph Zammit McKeon, held an informative session with final-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Journalism students of the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST). This engagement forms part of the students' hands-on learning experience, allowing them to gain deeper insights into the roles and functions of key institutions.
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2024-08-09
CDHCM reconoce los esfuerzos de CONASAMA para avanzar hacia una atención integral, desde los enfoques de género y derechos humanos
Para la Comisión de Derechos Humanos de la Ciudad de México considerar las diferencias por razones de género al abordar el consumo de sustancias psicoactivas, así como incorporar el enfoque de derechos, permite que los esfuerzos y estrategias que se impulsan en esta materia sean más eficaces. Así lo destacó la Ombudsperson capitalina, Nashieli Ramírez Hernández, al dar la bienvenida a las y los participantes de la 7ª Reunión Nacional con los Enlaces de Establecimientos Residenciales de las Comisiones Estatales de Salud Mental y Adicciones.
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2024-11-27
Mobile Educational Point Dedicated to Children’s Rights Inaugurated by the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights of Hungary
Dr. Ákos Kozma, the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights of Hungary, inaugurated a mobile educational point on 20 November, 2024, at ÁGOTA Village to celebrate World Children's Day. The initiative marks the anniversary of the 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child, a cornerstone of international legal protection.
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2024-11-27
Annual Report 2023/2024 now available
The International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) presents its Annual Report for the membership year 2023/2024. The report gives account of the main projects, developments and achievements made in the past membership year and it is now available in all three languages of the IOI.
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2024-11-27
Rapport annuel sur les droits de l'enfant 2024 - Le droit des enfants à un environnement sain : protéger l’enfance, préserver l’avenir
Le rapport annuel 2024 relatif aux droits des enfants du Défenseur des droits est consacré au droit à un environnement sain. En s’appuyant sur des situations portées à la connaissance de l’institution, d’auditions d’experts et d’une consultation nationale menée auprès de 3 400 enfants, ce rapport est consacré cette année à l’impact de la dégradation environnementale sur les droits des enfants.
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2024-11-22
Ombudsman announces results of direct investigation operation into LCSD’s handling of obstructions to passageways by bicycles owned by operators of bicycle rental services
On 21 November 2024, the Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, announced the completion of a direct investigation operation into the handling of obstructions to passageways by bicycles owned by operators of bicycle rental services of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, and made eight recommendations to the Department.
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2024-11-22
The Office of the Ombudsman and the Business Community
Kindly click here to read an article by the Parliamentary Ombudsman, Mr Joseph Zammit McKeon, which was published in the "Movers and Shakers 2024".
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2024-11-22
Passing of an Ombudsman Trailblazer
The Ombudsman of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Advocate Tlotliso Polaki, regrets to announce to the international Ombudsman community, the passing of Honourable Mohale Henry Nt'saba on the 19th November 2024, a few months before his 100th birthday. Honourable Nt’saba was the pioneer Ombudsman of the Kingdom of Lesotho, who established the office from inception.
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2024-11-22
Ombudsman highlights issues with support scheme for highly vulnerable Scots
The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman has published a report spotlighting concerns about the fairness and consistency of grants awarded through the Scottish Welfare Fund. The report highlights issues with the distribution of the Fund, which provides grants to those in crisis.
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2024-11-22
Site saving unfair at Yukon Parks campgrounds
The Yukon Ombudsman’s office has completed a formal investigation regarding the practice of site saving at Yukon Parks campgrounds. The investigative report concluded that the Department of Environment’s lack of enforcement due to insufficient tracking of site saving is unfair and made six recommendations.
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2024-11-22
Ethiopian Ombudsman Institution and its challenges
Kindly click here to read an informational article submitted by the Ethiopian Institution of the Ombudsman (EIO) about its mandate, work and current challenges.
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2024-11-22
AOB welcomes Uzbek Ombudsman Institution to study visit in Vienna
From 18 to 20 November 2024, the Austrian Ombudsman Board (AOB) received a delegation from the Uzbek Ombudsman Institution (Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights) for a study visit in Vienna. Ombudsperson and IOI Secretary General, Ms Gaby Schwarz, and Uzbek Ombudsperson, Ms Feruza Eshmatova, also discussed ways to deepen cooperation within the International Ombudsman Institute.
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2024-11-22
Safeguarding Children’s Rights in the Domain of Sports and Physical Activities
In an effort to raise awareness about children’s rights in the context of sports, the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children collaborated with the Mauritius Olympic Committee to participate in a workshop titled “Safeguarding Children’s Rights in the Sports Context,” organised on 16 November 2024. The event brought together 35 participants, including athletes and coaches, to engage in meaningful discussions and training on the rights of children in sports and the ethical responsibilities of those working with young athletes.