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2019-11-25State Comptroller and Ombudsman hosts conference on "Multi-Dimensional Protection of Social Rights"
On 12 November 2019 the Office of the State Comptroller and Ombudsman of Israel hosted a conference on the theme of "The Multi-Dimensional Protection of Social Rights". IOI Consultant Günter Kräuter was the keynote speaker at this event.
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2020-04-23
OPCAT inspections and visits during COVID-19 pandemic – statement of principles
Monitoring places of detention is an essential preventive safeguard for the treatment of people who have been deprived of their liberty. The Chief Ombudsman is mindful of the need to enter facilities and carry out inspections in a way that is safe, effective and supportive and has established a set of principles to guide facilities and their staff in managing this crisis.
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2020-12-14
EU Ombudsman asks Commission to improve approval process for substances in pesticides
The Ombudsman has made three suggestions to the European Commission to improve the process of approving “active substances” – the components in pesticides that act against specific pests or plant diseases – for use in pesticides. The Ombudsman asked the Commission to approve active substances only for uses that have been confirmed as safe by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA); to publish an explanation of its approvals of active substances in language easily understandable to the public; and to use the confirmatory data procedure with particular restraint.
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2021-11-29
Greater transparency needed for Government’s use of machine technology in decision-making
New South Wales (NSW) Ombudsman Paul Miller has called for greater visibility of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other machine technology by NSW Government agencies. In a report tabled in Parliament, the Ombudsman has cautioned agencies that using machine technology in ways that do not accord with standards of lawfulness, transparency, fairness and accountability, could lead to findings of maladministration or potentially unlawful conduct.
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2022-03-08
Learning and awareness raising are essential for improving gender equality
Gender equality is one of the fundamental principles of the European Union. However, despite the great progress that has been made in recent decades, gender gaps still exist today. In the labour market, women still remain predominant in lower-paid sectors, are under-represented in leading positions, and are also subjected to violence and harassment. "We need to eradicate the idea that it is permissible to encroach on women's rights," said Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina on the occasion of International Women's Day, which is celebrated on 8 March.
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2021-07-15
Ombudsman sees more data, police and whistleblower complaints
The Office of the Ombudsman’s annual report for 2020 was made public in Parliament on 14 July 2021. During 2020, the office fielded a total of 332 enquiries from members of the public, opened 231 cases for either investigation or informal resolution and resolved 210 cases. By way of comparison, the office opened 30 more cases overall during 2020 than in 2019, despite the pandemic and government lockdown during the second quarter.
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2023-12-14
Provincial Ombudsman Khyber Pakhtunkhwa successfully conducted second awareness campaign
After successfully conducting the first phase of awareness campaign under the IOI regional subsidy project, the IOI General Secretariat has extended the said project further under the IOI regional subsidy project and granted a subsidy grant worth 2,667/-€. A detailed plan of different activities was prepared for the proper utilization of this grant/amount.
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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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2025-01-24
Ombudsman announces results of direct investigation operation into Government’s work in combating abuse of public housing resources
On 22 Januar 2025, the Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, announced the completion of a direct investigation operation into the Government’s work in combating the abuse of public housing resources, with 31 major recommendations for improvement made to the Hong Kong Housing Authority and the Hong Kong Housing Society.
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Ararteko - Ombudsman for the Basque Country
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2012-07-04
Ombudsman publishes Annual Report 2011
The Ombudsman for Bermuda presented the institution’s 7th Annual Report covering the year 2011. The Annual Report 2011 is available on the Website of the Ombudsman for Bermuda.
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2017-04-13
Ombudsman strategies for acceptance of recommendations
The Office of Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé developed a paper on Ombudsman strategies for getting Ombudsman recommendations accepted and implemented. The paper is available here.
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2020-01-14
Ombudsman Hong Kong announces results of two direct investigations
The Ombudsman announces direct investigation reports on Government's "Mechanisms for Approving Applications for School Fee and Other Charges" and "Enforcement against Commercial Use of Public Passages in Private Malls"
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2020-11-18
International Webinar on Covid-19 and the Ombudsman
Preparations are in full swing for the Israel-IOI hosted international webinar on the theme: Covid-19 and the Ombudsperson - Rising to the Challenge of a Pandemic. Don’t forget to register for the webinar at the attached link!
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2021-04-16
IOI calls for immediate election of Polish Commissioner for Human Rights according to International Standards
Please find attached a statement of IOI President, Mr. Peter Tyndall, IOI Regional President for Europe, Mr. Rafael Ribó, and IOI Secretary General, Mr. Werner Amon, as a response to the decision of the Polish Constitutional Tribunal from 15 April 2021.
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2022-11-18
Ombudsman publishes Weekly Newsletter
The Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Republic of Azerbaijan published a newsletter for the period of 01-14 November, 2022.
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2010-12-28
OPCAT inspection in boarding schools
In the framework of the OPCAT implementation in Azerbaijan Members of the NPM group against torture conducted an inspection in special boarding school No. 16 for paralyzed children and children infected with poliomyelitis.
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2012-03-29
ONTARIO OMBUDSMAN TO RECEIVE AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Ontario Ombudsman André Marin will be presented with the Ontario Bar Association’s 2012 Award for Distinguished Service at an award ceremony to be held in Toronto on April 26.
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2013-03-29
Ombudsman investigates Corporation of Hamilton
Arlene Brock, Ombudsman for Bermuda, is launching a systematic investigation into the Corporation of Hamilton on her own motion as allegations were brought to her office including lack of transparency and inadequate governance, particularly regarding a proposed waterfront development project.
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2014-08-06
Citizens’ Representative assumes responsibility for whistleblower investigations
On July 1 2014 the province of Newfoundland and Labrador proclaimed the Public Interest Disclosure and Whistleblower Protection Act in effect.
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