The Control Yuan (CY) has made the provision of diverse services a policy goal and been dedicated to the implementation of receiving complaints via videoconferencing. On 27 January 2021, the CY received its first inmate videoconference petition. This practice enables inmates deprived of physical and communication freedom to file complaints to CY members via videoconference. 

Jérôme Aass a prêté serment, ce lundi 1er mars, en tant que médiateur fédéral francophone devant la présidente de la Chambre des représentants, Eliane Tillieux. Jérôme Aass travaille au sein du Médiateur fédéral depuis sa création en 1997.

Recently, the Commissioner of the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) of Macao, Chan Tsz King, and the Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) of Hong Kong, Simon Peh Yun-lu, held a meeting through videoconferencing and exchanged views on the works of integrity building of Macao and Hong Kong. According to Chan Tsz King, Macao and Hong Kong will hold their own election for legislative members this year and many challenges are lying ahead of them due to factors such as the pandemic.

Hace 20 años que un colectivo de personas migrantes se encerró en iglesias para pedir la regularización de su situación en España.

El síndic Cañellas actuó como mediador y participó en el acuerdo con la Delegación del Gobierno.

Hoy, el síndic Ribó recuerda que algunos derechos de este colectivo aún no están garantizados.

With the election period drawing near, the Office draws attention to various developments causing concern with regard to the individual’s right to properly participate in the forthcoming political elections. Some of these developments include village council activities that may be discriminatory or coercive of the individual in their effect; and campaign committees influencing voters’ preference by unscrupulous means including bribery.

Con el objetivo de ampliar la cobertura y respuesta a la población, la Defensoría del Pueblo, pone a disposición a partir de hoy una nueva aplicación para todos los usuarios, la cual les permitirá disponer en cualquier momento y lugar de toda la información necesaria para presentar una queja ante la entidad y conocer todo lo relacionado a los derechos humanos.

Entre el año 2020 y el 25 de febrero de 2021, el Minsa reportó un total de 29 491 personas indígenas contagiadas con COVID-19.

June 2021 will see the 10-year anniversary of the adoption of the UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights (UNGPs) by the UN Human Rights Council. On 18 March 2021, the GANHRI Working Group on Business and Human Rights will hold a virtual workshop on NHRI’s role in implementing the UNGP+10.