The Ombudsperson of British Colombia (BC) released its report on 18 July 2023. It addresses the recent complaints to the Ombudsperson from surviving members of the Doukhobor community, who were apprehended, institutionalized and maltreated as children in the 1950s. The report draws on information from a 1999 BC Ombudsman investigation and report, renewing the call for both an apology and compensation. 

The Ombudsman, Ms Winnie Chiu, announced at a press conference on 13 July 2023,  the completion of a direct investigation into the arrangements for Housing for Senior Citizens (“HSC”) and converted one-person (“C1P”) units by the Housing Department (“HD”), and made eight recommendations for improvement to HD.

Provincial Ombudsman Sindh, Mr. Ajaz Ali Khan, presented the Annual Report of the Ombudsman Institution for the year 2022 to the Chief Minister Sindh on 11 June 2023 and to the Governor Sindh on 12 June 2023. The report highlighted the performance, achievements and progress of the Institution during the year 2022.

Les hacemos llegar el 79. Reporte Internacional de “Derechos Humanos en Perspectiva Internacional” elaborado por el Programa de Observación y Asistencia para el Fortalecimiento de las Defensorías del Pueblo, que forma parte de la Unidad de Política Institucional de la Defensoría del Pueblo de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (Argentina).

It was the singular privilege of IOI President Chris Field PSM to be given the opportunity to chair the morning session of the 2023 Asia Region meeting of the IOI and provide a presentation to members during his official visit to Thailand. Following President Field’s presentation, there was an outstanding Q&A discussion between members of the Asia Region and President Field. 

IOI President Chris Field PSM had the great pleasure of addressing a Press Conference with his valued friends and colleagues, the Chief Ombudsman of Thailand and President of the Asia Region, Mr Somsak Suwansujarit, and the Ombudsman of the Sindh Province and World Board Director, Mr Ajaz Ali Khan. President Field also joined his colleagues for a separate Q & A session with the media. President Field was further delighted to undertake an interview for Radio Thailand.

IOI President Chris Field PSM was delighted to meet with the Australian Ambassador to Thailand, Her Excellency Dr. Angela McDonald PSM, on the occasion of his official visit to Thailand. Immediately following their warm and informative exchange, Her Excellency was very gracious to host an official dinner at the Ambassador’s Residence in honour of President Field’s visit to Thailand.

On Tuesday 11 July 2023, the Chief Ombudsman of Thailand hosted the International Seminar, “Asian Ombudsman as a Mechanism for Promoting Fair Administration, Good Governance and the Rule of Law". IOI President Chris Field PSM had the great honour of providing a Special Lecture, “The IOI as a mechanism for promoting fair administration, good governance and the rule of law”. He was also delighted to Chair the Panel Discussion, “The importance of Ombudsman’s accountability, independence and transparency in establishing a peaceful society”.