There is little information available on the situation of migrants and refugees with disabilities recently arrived in the EU. A thematic focus of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) explores practices in four areas crucial to persons with disabilities and victims of torture in the current migrant situation.

El mantenimiento de un sistema de protección social con una garantía de ingresos es una exigencia irrenunciable en la lucha contra la desigualdad y la pobreza. En el Día Internacional para la Erradicación de la Pobreza, el Ararteko expresa públicamente su apoyo a las Naciones Unidas en sus esfuerzos por sensibilizar a Estados y personas acerca de la necesidad de erradicar la pobreza.

Ombudsman Tyndall discusssed a report that highlightes the manner in which many older people are directed towards nursing homes, when they would prefer to remain in their own homes with appropriate support if necessary.

Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Julie Mellor urges the government to tackle the problem of discharging frail and older people from hospital without the right social care in place.

In Korea, Improper Solicitation and Graft Act took effect in September 2016 with an aim to eradicate corruptions that violate people's right. The Act has gained a great support from the public and the Anti-Corruption & Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) has promoted the enactment of the Act.

During the autumn, Ombudsman Stefan Holgersson will begin a series of inspections focusing on unaccompanied minors to see if their basic rights are being respected. The Office of the Parliamentary Ombudsmen receives a relatively large number of reports regarding cases linked to unaccompanied minors, and the trend indicates that these reports are increasing.

Victoria’s integrity system must be further reformed to ensure the Victorian Ombudsman can deliver the best possible scrutiny and accountability of public services in the public interest.

11^th IOI World Conference on “Evolution of Ombudsmanship” - online registration open until 25 October 2016!

 

11ª Conferencia Mundial del IIO bajo el lema “La Evolución del Ombudsman” - inscripción en línea abierta hasta el 25 de octubre de 2016!

 

11° Congrès Mondial de l’IIO sur le thème « L’Évolution dans le domaine de l’Ombudsman » - l'inscription en ligne est maintenant ouverte jusqu'au 25 octobre 2016!