El Consejo Directivo del Instituto Latinoamericano del Ombudsman-Defensorías del Pueblo (ILO) hace pública su preocupación por la detención en Nicaragua de candidatos y candidatas presidenciales, de varios líderes y lideresas opositores y de periodistas, a pocos meses de las elecciones.

When reviewing the activities of the Seimas Ombudsmen’s Office in 2020, the activities of the institution, likewise of other countries, were influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. The English summary report of the Seimas Ombudsmen’s activities in 2020 is now available. 

The University of KwaZulu-Natal and the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC), a research and training arm of the African Ombudsman and Mediators’ Association (AOMA), cordially invite you to a facilitated discussion themed: “Recalcitrant Respondents” to be held on Tuesday, 29 June 2021. Panellists of this online exchange include Hon. Augustine N. Makgonatsotlhe (Botswana), Deborah Glass (Australia), and Dr. Ahmed Aboul Wafa (Egypt). Registration is now open!

The Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman, Margaret Kelly, today recommended significant changes in how further evidence is used in assessing and awarding entitlement to Personal Independence Payment (PIP), a benefit for some of the most vulnerable in society.

The Ombudsman, Ms Winnie Chiu, today (22 June) announced the launch of a direct investigation to examine the problem of abandoned vehicles on government land.

In 2020, there were multiple human rights violations in the Republic of Moldova and some exaggerated restrictions were imposed that had a negative impact on certain freedoms and democratic processes. The COVID-19 crisis has led to deepening poverty, growing inequalities, structural and enhanced discrimination and a worsening of the human rights situation.

The Waka Tangata APOR E-News includes news and views from integrity organisations in the Pacific and Australasian Region. Issue 7of the Waka Tangata APOR E-news is now available online.

Recently the Control Yuan (CY) published the 2020 Annual Report. In 2020, the CY received 13,153 people’s complaints and issued 306 investigation reports. Also 40 impeachment cases were passed and 85 corrective measure cases were proposed.The CY Annual Report 2020 is now available in English and Spanish.