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2020-05-25IACA offers e-learning and on-line capacity building in anti-corruption
Due to the complete lockdown in the context of the current Covid-19 pandemic, the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) translated its program, including its masters’ programs and all other educational activities, into an e-learning platform and now offers on-line opportunities for capacity building in anti-corruption.
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2020-06-09
Investigations into allegations of nepotism in Victorian government schools
This report draws attention to a problem that has become a regular subject of ‘public interest disclosures’ to the Ombudsman - nepotism in government schools. It highlights the need for school principals and staff to check and follow integrity obligations, and the need for public authorities to look for effective ways to embed integrity in their workplaces.
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2020-09-09
Ombudsman Thailand hosted Signing Ceremony for MOU on “Natural Disaster Notification Service on Mobile Networks”
On 28 August 2020, Ombudsman Thailand (OMT) led by General Viddhavat Rajatanun, Chief Ombudsman, hosted and witnessed the Signing Ceremony for the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of “Natural Disaster Notification Service on Mobile Networks” between public authorities and mobile phone service providers
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2020-11-13
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 to be held on 24 November 2020. Don’t forget to register for the webinar at the attached link!
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2020-12-22
Ombudsman’s ex-officio position on living conditions of Roma community
The Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights (Ombudsman) of Cyprus, presents her ex-officio position on the living conditions of the Roma community in Cyprus as well as an English summary of the report.
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2022-02-22
Impact of Covid-19 restrictive measures on persons with disabilities - Webinar
The Public Defender (Ombudswoman) of Georgia and the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) take great pleasure of requesting you to save the date to participate in a Webinar on 17 March 2022, on the “Impact of COVID-19 Restrictive Measures on Persons with Disabilities”.
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2022-03-01
Ombudsman’s Quarterly Review
2022 marks a big year for the New Zealand Ombudsman. The office is celebrating 60 years since ist establishment. Peter Boshier, Chief Ombudsman of New Zealand, emphasized that he is very proud to be leading the office, just as he is grateful for the leadership and vision that has been created by the Ombudsmen serving before him.
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2022-04-06
Underaged prisoners and their possibilities of attending school and studying
The law and international recommendations require that minors in prison are kept separate from adults. According to observations made during prison visits of the Parliamentary Ombudsman, this does not happen. Prisons do not have suitable facilities for accommodating minors that are separate from adults.
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2022-05-04
Nova Scotia Ombudsman William A. Smith retiring
Nova Scotia Ombudsman William A. Smith will retire effective June 30, Premier Tim Houston announced today, May 3.
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2022-06-01
NHRC Releases Independent Opinion on the Second National Report on the CRC
On April 1, 2022, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) released the Independent Opinion on the Second National Report on the Convention of the Rights of the Child (CRC). In her speech, NHRC Chairperson Chen Chu reiterated the Commission’s commitment to listening to children and working to protect the mental and physical development.
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2022-06-10
May 2022 News Summary of the Office of the Ombudsman
In the study “Availability of local governments and public administration during the COVID-19 emergency”, the Ombudsman paid particular attention to whether, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, citizens were able to reach local governments and public authorities and to receive consultations or services.
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2023-03-10
IOI President participates in a formal bilateral exchange with the Mediator of the Kingdom of Morocco, Mr. Mohamed Benalilou
IOI President Field’s third day in Morocco provided a very welcome opportunity for a formal bilateral exchange with the Mediator of the Kingdom of Morocco, Mr. Mohamed Benalilou.
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2023-07-14
President Field provides a Special Lecture at an International Seminar on the occasion of the 2023 Asia Region meeting of the IOI
On Tuesday 11 July 2023, the Chief Ombudsman of Thailand hosted the International Seminar, “Asian Ombudsman as a Mechanism for Promoting Fair Administration, Good Governance and the Rule of Law". IOI President Chris Field PSM had the great honour of providing a Special Lecture, “The IOI as a mechanism for promoting fair administration, good governance and the rule of law”. He was also delighted to Chair the Panel Discussion, “The importance of Ombudsman’s accountability, independence and transparency in establishing a peaceful society”.
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2023-08-01
IOI President undertakes cultural visits during his visit to the Control Yuan
As part of the IOI President’s visit to the Control Yuan to receive its highest honour, the First Grade Medal, he also participated in a number of cultural visits, including: the Beitou Hot Springs District; the Beitou public library; the utterly beautiful Sun Moon Lake; the Kaohsiung Museum of History; Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard Station, famous for its ‘Dome of Light’; the wonderful architectural achievement that is ‘Weiwuying’ National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts as well as the Pier-2 Art Centre.
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2023-08-10
The Ombudsman submits to Parliament a legislative proposal on the criminalisation of acts against human dignity
Ombudsman Diana Kovacheva submits to the National Assembly a legislative proposal for the criminalisation in the Criminal Code (CrC) of offences involving the intentional infliction of physical or mental pain or suffering that degrades human dignity. She announced this on 1 August 2023, in the programme “This Morning” on bTV in connection with the Stara Zagora case, where an 18-year-old girl was cut with a dummy knife by a man and as a result of the 24 injuries inflicted she received 400 stitches.
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2023-09-28
IOI President addresses the Closing Ceremony of the International Conference of Ombudsman in Rome
IOI President Chris Field PSM was honoured to be asked to join, and address, the formal Closing Ceremony of the inaugural International Conference of Ombudsman in Rome, joining Deputy Head of Cabinet with functions of the Lazio Region, Civita Di Russo; President of the Lazio Regional Council, Antonio Aurigemma; Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Giorgio Silli; and President of the National Coordination of Italian Ombudsmen and Ombudsman of the Lazio Region, Marino Fardelli.
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2023-10-12
Public Defender draws attention to the needs of homeless people on World Homeless Day
The World Homeless Day is marked on October 10. Its aim is to draw attention to the needs of homeless people, as one of the most vulnerable groups in society. All human beings have the right to secure, peaceful and decent living conditions. The Public Defender of Georgia pays special attention to the supervision of the realization of this right.
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2023-10-12
Ombudsman Malera sworn in as MHRC Commissioner
On Thursday, 5 October 2023, the Ombudsman of the Republic of Malawi Grace Tikambenji Malera took oath of office as Commissioner for the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC). Honorable Malera together with eight others were hosted to a swearing in ceremony by President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera at the Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe. The swearing-in ceremony follows their appointment by the President three weeks earlier.
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2023-08-24
Reminder: Webinar on Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Harassment
Join the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC), the research and training arm of the African Ombudsman and Mediators' Association (AOMA) for the thought-provoking webinar on "Addressing Gender-based violence and Harassment: The Ombudsman's Role in Ensuring Women's safety and empowerment" on Tuesday, 29 August 2023 from 10 am - 11:30 am (GMT+2), organised in collaboration with the International Ombudsman Institute. The programme is now available.
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2023-11-30
NSW infant and child death rates are declining overall but there are inequalities for some groups of infants and children
On 27 November 2023, the Biennial report of the deaths of children in New South Wales: 2020 and 2021, incorporating reviewable deaths of children, had been tabled in Parliament. The report details how infant and child mortality rates in NSW fell between 2007 and 2021.
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