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On 23 June 2022, the Acting Commonwealth Ombudsman, Penny McKay, published a report on the National Disability Insurance Agency’s (NDIA) preparation to meet the Participant Service Guarantee (PSG). The report is the result of an investigation into the NDIA’s preparation to meet the PSG, which was introduced into legislation in Australia on 1 April 2022.

In accordance with the Ombudsman Act, the Danish Parliamentary Ombudsman submits an annual report on his work to the Danish Parliament. The international edition of the 2021 Annual Report of the Danish Parliamentary Ombudsman seeks to share information and experiences internationally with colleagues and others with a special interest in ombudsman work. This report contains elements from our Danish report but also elements that are unique to this international version.

The commemoration of Children’s Day provided an opportunity for the Ombudsman to present the community with a summary, albeit very brief, of the activity that has been developed in relation to the protection and defense of the rights of the youngest.

Two new Commissioners of the People's Advocate have been elected by the Albanian Parliament and have already started their duties at the largest human rights institution of the country. Ms Olta Aliaj is the Commissioner of the Section for the Protection and Promotion of Children's Rights. Mr Ahmet Prençi is the Commissioner of the NPM. Both Ms Aliaj and Mr Prençi come from prominent careers in the field of justice and human rights in Albanian institutions.

Le classement et l'archivage des documents ont été identifiés dans l'évaluation des besoins comme l'une des priorités de formation requises par les Ombudsman Africains. Pour répondre à ce besoin, le Centre de Recherche sur l'Ombudsman Africain (CROA) a prévu un séminaire en ligne intitulé « Classement et Archivage des documents » pour les Ombudsman Africains et leur personnel, qui se tiendra le mardi 12 juin 2022 (10 :00 AM, GMT+2) via Zoom.

In 2020, the Ombudsman received a complaint from the Faculty of Law of Thammasat University, in relation to the Royal Thai Police Regulation on fingerprinting and record keeping. Pursuant to this regulation, information remains in the criminal record database, even when the prosecutor decides not to press charges.

The International Mediation Congress “An approach to Conflict in the Global Agenda” will be held on July 5, 6 and 7, 2022 in Rosario, Argentina. This event will be relevant across the five continents, with renowned national and international experts participating on a hybrid in-person and remote mode. Simultaneous Spanish and English interpretation will be available.