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2023-04-13Twinning Project: Albanian Ombudsman institution visits the Austrian Ombudsman Board
Within the framework of the EU-funded Twinning project "Support of the Albanian Ombudsman institution and promotion of human rights in Albania" in cooperation with the Austrian Ombudsman Board and the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Fundamental and Human Rights, members of the Albanian Ombudsman institution undertook a study visit to Vienna from 28 to 29 March 2023.
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2023-05-19
IOI President visits Austrian city of Graz and the province of Southern Styria
Following the IOI World Board meeting in Vienna, IOI President Chris Field had the pleasure of visiting Graz and a number of parts of Southern Styria at the very kind invitation of the Minister for Education, Human Resources, European and International Affairs, Mr Werner Amon MBA.
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2023-06-09
IOI President meets President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia
It was an absolute pleasure for IOI President Field to meet the President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia, Ms. Urška Klakočar Zupančič, who has a strong interest in human rights.
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2023-06-09
Professor Mokoena appointed as the new Health Ombud
Professor Taole Mokoena was appointed as the second South African Health Ombud for the next seven years with effect from 1 June 2023.
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2023-06-22
19th Ombudsman de Montréal’s annual report tabled as it celebrates its 20 th anniversary
On 12 June 2023, the Ombudsman de Montréal, Me Nadine Mailloux, tabled her annual report for the year 2022 to City Council. The report covers 2,308 files handled, including 219 new enquiries on a wide variety of subjects, 53 of which were initiated by the OdM.
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2023-07-19
Ombudsman Sindh presents Annual Report 2022 to Governor and Chief Minister Sindh
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.
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2023-08-24
Second International Ombuds Expo 2024 to be held in Gaborone from 29 July to 2 August 2024
Advocate Stephen Tiroyakgosi, the Ombudsman and Human Rights Commissioner of the Republic of Botswana, is pleased to announce that the Second International Ombud Expo will be held in Gaborone, Botswana from 29 July to 2 August 2024. For the announcements in English, French and Spanish kindly see the download section in the article.
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2023-09-07
The Provincial Ombudsman Sindh stresses the importance of investing in the education of girls
In a follow-up meeting with the Education Department, the Provincial Ombudsman Sindh opined that countries that invest well in girls’ education have lower maternal and infant rates, low rates of HIV/AIDS and better childhood nutrition. Therefore, there is a need to assess the performance of schools and the quality of education.
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2023-09-27
Webinar on Ombuds in the Digital Age: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities
Join the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC), the research and training arm of the African Ombudsman and Mediator's Association (AOMA) for this thought-provoking webinar on "Ombuds in the Digital Age: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities" on Tuesday, 10 October 2023 from 10am - 11:30 am (GMT+2), organised in collaboration with the International Ombudsman Institute.
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2024-04-12
The Ombudsperson met the Children’s Assembly of the Capital
The Ombudsperson, Naim Qelaj, hosted the Children’s Assembly of the Capital, a legitimate body representing children in decision-making at the local level, which is an environment where the freedoms and rights of children are constantly promoted.
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2024-04-19
Ombudsman concludes Systemic Investigation into motor vehicle confiscation policy of the Police Force of Sint Maarten
Ombudsman Gwendolien Mossel has concluded the Systemic Investigation into the motor vehicle confiscation policy of KPSM. The Final Report was recently submitted to the Minister of Justice.
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2024-07-31
First International Ombudsman Summit will be held in celebration of Office’s 35th Anniversary
2024 marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the Office of the Ombudsman in Hong Kong, China. To commemorate this important milestone, the Office will be hosting the first International Ombudsman Summit with the theme “Ombudsman in a Changing World: Learning from the Past; Preparing for the Future” on 3 December 2024 at the Hong Kong Palace Museum.
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2024-10-17
Ombudspersons and their advisers from 18 countries gathered in Estonia to discuss AI and Human Rights
This week, ombudspersons and their advisers from 18 countries across Europe, Africa, and Asia convened in Estonia for a two-day training seminar focused on the technological, legal, and ethical dimensions of AI in administrative decisions and ombuds investigations. As AI evolves rapidly, ensuring its alignment with human rights, the rule of law, and democratic values in decision-making processes is becoming increasingly important. This training seminar was financed by the International Ombudsman Institute.
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2024-11-15
Online course now open: "AI and Decision-Making Processes, Compliance with the Rights of Individuals" training seminar
The online learning platform for the 2-day training seminar "AI and Decision-Making Processes, Compliance with the Rights of Individuals," which was held in Tallinn, Estonia, on October 15-16, 2024, is now open! The platform includes all seminar presentations, key takeaways, and case studies to explore and work through. Kindly click here to get access to this online course.
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2024-12-06
International Intern Exchange between Federal Tax Ombudsman Pakistan and Institution of Mediator of Kingdom of Morocco
In June 2024, the Federal Tax Ombudsman Pakistan and the Institution of the Mediator of the Kingdom of Morocco, both IOI Members, signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the inaugural batch of the first International Internship Exchange Program.
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2025-01-31
Ombudsman’s report calls on NSW Government to renew commitment to OCHRE
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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2010-10-08
I.O.I. Secretary General meets ICC Chair
I.O.I. Secretary General and Chair of the Austrian Ombudsman Board Peter Kostelka participated in the 10th international conference of National Human Rights Institutions that took place in Edinburgh from 7 to 10 October 2010.
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2019-07-11
Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons highlights the essential role of NHRIs
A new report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons (IDPs), Cecilia Jimenez-Damary, outlines the work of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in addressing internal displacement. It comes following a series of consultations with NHRIs and regional NHRI networks, including the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI).
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2010-02-01
Italy Approves New Law to Abolish Local Ombudsman Institutions
The Italian government approved a new financial law (Legge Finanziaria) for 2010, according to which towns will have to abolish their local Ombudsman institutions.
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