On 21 January, Maria Stylianou-Lottides, Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights of Cyprus, hosted the IOI European Board meeting in Nicosia. Mrs. Stylianou had arranged for an excellent programme which included a meeting with the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides.

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The Office of the Ombudsman in Malawi earlier this week appeared before the Public Appointments Committee (PAC) of Parliament, where Ombudsman Grace Tikambenji Malera spelled out some of the financial challenges that her office is facing.

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The Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights, Mrs. Maria Stylianou-Lottides, submitted today, on January 15, 2025, to the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nicos Christodoulides, the Annual Report of her Office for the year 2023, as well as the individual Annual Reports detailing the work and action of the Office under the mandates of the Commissioner as the Equality Body and the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM).

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The NSW Ombudsman’s report OCHRE 2024: Current status and future direction, was tabled in Parliament on 28 January 2025, delivering an assessment of the NSW Government’s flagship Aboriginal affairs initiative, OCHRE (Opportunity, Choice, Healing, Responsibility, Empowerment).

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On April 8, 2025, the Ombudsman of the Lazio Region will celebrate the 45th anniversary of civic defense in the Italian region of Lazio with an institutional event titled "45 Years of Civic Defense in Lazio: Commitment, Innovation, and Future." Kindly click here to learn more about the event.

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The Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman (NIPSO) recently held a roundtable event as part of its project examining how ombudspersons can help improve access to justice for refugees and asylum seekers.

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In an extensive interview with The Malta Independent, Parliamentary Ombudsman Judge Emeritus Joseph Zammit McKeon elaborated on the core philosophy and practical workings of his Office, underscoring the importance of moral authority over coercive power in ensuring good governance. While some commentators suggest that the Ombudsman should possess enforcement powers, Judge Zammit McKeon firmly believes that making recommendations - rather than issuing commands - encourages public authorities to take ownership of corrective measures and fosters a spirit of collaboration rather than confrontation.

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El Defensor del Pueblo acaba de iniciar una actuación de oficio por la que solicita información al Ministerio de Educación, Formación Profesional y Deporte, y a las consejerías de Educación, para conocer qué actuaciones se están llevando a cabo en los distintos territorios para lograr la inclusión educativa del alumnado gitano en condiciones de igualdad con el resto de la población. También reclama conocer los resultados de las mismas.

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La Asociación de Defensores y Defensoras del Pueblo de la República Argentina (ADPRA) manifiesta su preocupación ante los dichos del Presidente Javier Milei en el Foro Económico de Davos. Por favor, haga clic aquí para leer el comunicado de la ADPRA.

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