On 30 November, Ombudsman Ms Winnie Chiu announced the launch of a direct investigation to examine the management of waste separation bins by the Environment Bureau and the Environmental Protection Department (EPD), and the effectiveness of the relevant programme.

In a recent report Commissioner for Administration and Protection of Human Rights (Ombudsman), Maria Stylianou-Lottides,  has urged the Justice Ministry to look into speeding up actions to support a transfer request from a member of the LGBTI community to serve out the remainder of their prison term in Nicosia prisons.

The Legislative Assembly of Ontario has reappointed both its Ombudsman and Integrity Commissioner for another five years. Ombudsman Paul Dubé and Integrity Commissioner Hon. J. David Wake have served in their current roles since 2016. Their respective terms as Officers of the Assembly were extended by a unanimous vote of MPPs at Queen’s Park on 30 November 2020.

The Ombudsman of Hong Kong, China, Ms Winnie CHIU, hosted the Presentation Ceremony of The Ombudsman's Awards online on 4 December 2020. The Awards are to commend the public organisations and officer for their exemplary performance in complaint handling and customer services. 

The Coepio Foundation presents a cycle of interviews on “Gutsy Leadership”. Within this interview cycle, Coepio presents women leaders and their fight for human rights. The next session, which will take place on 9 December 2020, will feature Ms Victoria Pearman, the Ombudsman for Bermuda and Regional President of the IOI’s Caribbean & Latin American Region.

The First Lady Mrs Janet Museveni launched the Anti-Corruption Campaign 2020 at State House Entebbe with a call on fighting corruption right from the family level. The function was organised by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) in partnership with the Global Leadership Summit. It was attended by heads of anti-corruption agencies and representatives from Justice, the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda and the Global Leadership Summit.

Ombudsman Martha Chizuma released a report titled “Misplaced Priorities” which is the first investigation in a series of investigations into allegations concerning lack of transparency and accountability in the implementation of Malawi’s National COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan.

Susan E. Opler has officially announced her decision to retire from her position as Ombudsman Toronto, effective 21 April 2021. In her farewell message, Ombudsman Opler emphasizes that it has been an honour and privilege to serve as Toronto’s Ombudsman and thanks her dedicated staff.