In the wake of concerns raised in a recently released report commissioned by UPEI which reviewed the University’s practices and processes with respect to harassment, discrimination and fair treatment, the Legislative Assembly has amended the Ombudsperson Act to grant jurisdiction to the Ombudsperson over post-secondary institutions.

On the 25th April 2023, State Comptroller and Ombudsman, Mr. Matanyahu Englman, met with Ontario Ombudsman, Mr. Paul Dubé, at the office of the Ontario Ombudsman in Toronto.

The implementation of the mission of the Seimas Ombudspersons continued successfully in 2022, with the three main objectives assigned to the Ombudspersons: investigating citizens‘ complaints of abuse and bureaucracy by state and municipal officials (except judges), the prevention of torture and the functions of the national human rights institution. These objectives were presented in the recently published annual report 2022.

The Office of the Ombudsperson for Children invites Ombudsman and Mediator Institutions affiliated with the International Ombudsman Institute to participate in a 2-day Workshop on the theme “The role of Ombudsman and Mediators in monitoring the situation of children in conflict with the law and deprived of their liberty” to be held in the Republic of Mauritius on 5 and 6 September 2023. This workshop is mainly financed by the International Ombudsman Institute under the IOI Regional Subsidy Programme.

Les hacemos llegar el 76. 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).

On June 2, 2023, in its plenary session, the Croatian Parliament discussed, and on June 7, 2023, adopted the Ombudswoman’s Annual Report for 2021, thus expressing support for the recommendations contained therein aimed at stronger protection of human rights in Croatia. At the same time, it was emphasized that it would be extremely important for the Croatian Parliament to discuss and adopt the new 2022 Annual Report, submitted in March, as soon as possible, as this would contribute to a higher level of the recommendations’ fulfillment.

Victoria’s workers compensation scheme has come under much scrutiny from the Victorian Ombudsman over the years, resulting in significant reforms. But the latest report "WorkSafe 3: Investigation into Victorian self-insurers’ claims management and WorkSafe oversight" highlights the shortcomings of self-insurers - private companies that manage workers compensation themselves - which have not previously been scrutinised by the Ombudsman.

El Defensor del Pueblo pide a las administraciones reforzar las medidas de prevención de incendios forestales y mejorar la capacidad de resistencia de los montes frente al fuego. La institución formula recordatorios de deberes legales que inciden en la prioridad de una gestión forestal sostenible, en una adecuada planificación territorial y en la necesaria coordinación entre administraciones.