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2024-02-22The Greek Ombudsman releases Special Report on the National Mechanism for the Investigation of Arbitrary Incidents 2022
In 2022, the restrictive measures taken to control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic were lifted. The lifting of these measures is directly reflected in the volume of cases the Mechanism was asked to investigate in the previous year. Now, the Greek Ombudsman has released a Special Report on the National Mechanism for the Investigation of Arbitrary Incidents (EMIDIPA).
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2024-04-08
Re-watch the webinar on “Promoting Human Rights: The Role of Ombudsman Institutions”
On 26 March 2024, the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC), in collaboration with the IOI, held a webinar to discuss and understand the crucial role Ombudsman institutions play in safeguarding human rights. In case you missed the live session, or wish to revisit its insights, you can access the recording of this webinar on YouTube.
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2024-07-18
Information brochure on whistleblowers published by the Federal Ombudsman
The Federal Ombudsman of Belgium published a new information brochure for whistleblowers. It is an informative and practical tool with the most important information for whistleblowers who want to make a report to the Federal Ombudsman. The brochure sets out the procedures for making a report and for obtaining protection from the Belgian institution.
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2023-11-24
Ombuds institutions of the Kingdom voice the concern of the people
The Kingdom of the Netherlands consists of four countries: Aruba, Sint Maarten, Curaçao and the Netherlands. Each year, the ombuds institutions of the kingdom meet each other and discuss challenges, successes and experiences. This year, they met in Aruba as this country now too will very soon have its own ombuds institution.
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2024-08-23
Ombudsman Organizes Meet The Press Event to Update on PDHJ Progress
The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice, Virgílio da Silva Guterres, held a Meet The Press to update the media and the public on the progress of the Provedoria dos Direitos Humanos e Justiça (PDHJ). The event focused on the PDHJ’s ongoing efforts to protect human rights and promote good governance, highlighting the crucial role of media in these efforts.
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2024-05-16
Tabling of the 2023–2024 annual report : Toward full implementation of the modernized Official Languages Act
On 7 May 2024, the Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada, Raymond Théberge, tabled his 2023–2024 annual report in Parliament. The modernization of the Official Languages Act in June 2023 marked the beginning of a new chapter not only in the history of official languages, but also in the history of the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages.
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2024-08-22
Complaints to the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales at record high
The Ombudsman for Wales has published today its Annual Report & Accounts for 2023/24, which shows a staggering 37% increase since 2019 in the number of new complaints received about public services and the behaviour of local councillors. 2023/24 marks the Ombudsman Wales’ most efficient year – the office handled over 10,000 cases, closing more than they have ever have done before and reducing the costs for each case and investigation
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2024-06-20
The Ombudsman's 2023 Annual Report available in English
"Today the Ombudsman consumes neither painkillers nor champagne when it turns out that a case includes EU law." So says Parliamentary Ombudsman Niels Fenger in an article in the English version of the Ombudsman’s 2023 Annual Report. In the article, Niels Fenger analyses the development of the Ombudsman Office’s approach to EU law through the years.
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2024-11-15
Online course now open: "AI and Decision-Making Processes, Compliance with the Rights of Individuals" training seminar
The online learning platform for the 2-day training seminar "AI and Decision-Making Processes, Compliance with the Rights of Individuals," which was held in Tallinn, Estonia, on October 15-16, 2024, is now open! The platform includes all seminar presentations, key takeaways, and case studies to explore and work through. Kindly click here to get access to this online course.
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2024-03-06
International Conference Marks End of the Project on the EU Charter on Fundamental Rights and the Rule of Law
National institutions for human rights, such as the Ombudsman institution in Croatia, play a key role in realizing the fundamental rights of citizens and in promoting EU values: fundamental rights, democracy and the rule of law. This role was recognized and further strengthened with the help of the project “Supporting National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in monitoring fundamental rights and the fundamental rights aspects of the rule of law “.
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2024-02-22
Appointment of the new Ombudsman of the Republic of Sierra Leone
The Office of the Ombudsman wishes to inform the general public that his Excellency the President, Rtd. Brig. Dr. Julius Maada Bio, has appointed Tejan Ahmed Israel Jah, Esq. as the new Ombudsman of the Republic of Sierra Leone.
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2023-11-30Staff of the Office of the Ombudsman
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2024-04-26
The Greek Ombudsman publishes new report on the challenges of migratory flows and refugee protection
The Greek Ombudsmn published a new report on the challenges of migratory flows and refugee protection. It focuses on the conditions and administrative procedures for the reception of applicants for international protection and is based on reports from on-site inspections at Controlled Access Facilities for Temporary Accommodation of Asylum Seekers, carried out by Senior Investigators of the Greek Ombudsman.
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2024-03-27
Annual report highlights the Office of the Yukon Ombudsman is busier than ever
The Yukon Ombudsman, Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC), and the Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner (PIDC), Jason Pedlar, has released his first annual report that highlights an increase in cases, quick and effective resolution of files, and opportunities for change to better serve Yukoners.
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2024-12-20
Senior Investigative Officer Samadia Lightbourne Attended Crucial Assembly and Seminar on Human Rights and Inequity in Latin America and the Caribbean
Ms. Samadia Lightbourne, Senior Investigative Officer for the Office of the Complaints Commission in the Turks and Caicos Islands, participated in the annual Assembly and Seminar of the Institutie of the Latin-American Ombudsman (ILO), held from December 4-6, 2024 in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil. The event, located at the confluence of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay, was graciously supported by Itaipú Binacional.
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2024-06-13
Public Protector releases a report on the investigations into administrative deficiencies relating to the processing of GBV related matters
On 4 June 2024, the Office of the Public Protector released a report on the investigations into administrative deficiencies relating to the processing of gender-based violence (GBV) related matters within the South African criminal justice system. The investigation emanates from the administrative challenges faced by the public, particularly women and children, in the South African criminal justice system identified by the Public Protector.
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2024-08-12Public Independent Conciliator of the North-West Region of Cameroon
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2024-04-05
The Ombudsman's many years of warning in the field of rare diseases bears fruit
The Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina is very pleased to conclude the discussions on the issue of rare diseases, because, with the establishment of the Register of Rare Non-Malignant Diseases and the preparation of the Work Plan in the field of rare diseases for the period 2021–2030, all the recommendations he made to the Ministry of Health have been taken into account.
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2024-05-16
Office of the Ombudsman hails media freedom
The Office of the Ombudsman on May 4, 2024 joined the media fraternity in commemorating the World Press Freedom Day in Mangochi. Representing the Office of the Ombudsman, Principal Public Relations Officer Mandy Pondani said the media plays a crucial role in the work that the Office of the Ombudsman does which centers on holding government institutions accountable.
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2024-11-07
Public Services Ombudsman for Wales publishes findings of its investigation on the administration of carers’ needs assessments
On 31 October 2024, the Ombudsman published the findings of the second ‘own initiative’ investigation, which focuses on the administration of carers’ needs assessments by 4 Local Authorities in Wales – Caerphilly County Borough Council, Ceredigion County Council, Flintshire County Council and Neath Port Talbot Council.
