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2020-09-22CRC develops webpage for children
The Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) has developed a webpage for children that provides a simple overview of the Committee’s mandate and current activities, as well as information on how children can share their views with the Committee and contribute to its work.The website is available in English, French and Spanish.
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2021-02-02
Independent Expert on protection against violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity presents work program
On behalf of the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity (IE SOGI), we are pleased to share the mandate’s work programme for the period 2021–2023.
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2021-03-17
Knowledge of complaint procedures under international treaties important for human rights protection
The Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia addressed the importance of knowledge of individual complaint procedures under human rights treaties in a webinar hosed by the office in February 2021.
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2021-09-27
Commonwealth Ombudsman publishes Code of Practice for Vocational Education and Training sector education providers
The Commonwealth Ombudsman publishes a Code of Practice for Vocational Education and Training sector education providers.
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2015-12-09
Victorian Ombudsman tables Phase 2 report into disability abuse
Process must not come before the rights of the individual when it comes to the reporting of abuse in the disability sector, said Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass. Tabling the second phase report, Reporting and investigation of allegations of abuse in the disability sector, Ms Glass said the system should support the people, not the other way around.
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2017-08-17
Eight Per Cent Rise In Welsh NHS Complaints, New Ombudsman Figures Reveal
Complaints made to the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales about Welsh NHS bodies have increased by 8% over the past year, according to new figures. The Ombudsman, Nick Bennett, said the continued trend was concerning and called on the National Assembly for Wales to push forward with new Ombudsman legislation that will help drive up standards of public service delivery.
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2018-06-14
Victorian Ombudsman tables report on poor communication and delay exacerbated distress of taxi licence holders
Taxi and hire car licence holders were given the “bureaucratic run-around” when seeking payments from the Fairness Fund set up by the state government to provide them prompt financial assistance, the Victorian Ombudsman has found. Tabling her Investigation into the administration of the Fairness Fund for taxi and hire car licence holders in the Victorian Parliament today, Ombudsman Deborah Glass said the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources had executed its management of the Fund poorly.
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2014-10-24
Ombudsman finds children at risk in poorly monitored unlicensed daycares
Ontario Ombudsman André Marin called on the province to take urgent action to protect children in unlicensed daycares, after his latest investigation revealed systemic government ineptitude that has put them at risk for years.
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2017-12-11
Second European Union Minorities and Discrimination Survey - Main results
On 6 December 2017, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) published its “Second European Union Minorities and Discrimination Survey (EU-MIDIS II): main results” report. Nearly a decade since FRA carried out a similar survey, the findings underline the need for specific and stronger measures to provide legal protection against discrimination coupled with effective sanctions.
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2021-01-28
International Data Protection Day 2021: It’s your right!
On Thursday, 28 January the Cayman Islands joins the rest of the world in marking International Data Protection Day. Cayman’s Data Protection Law (DPL) contains important rights for individuals, including the right to be informed about how personal data is being used. The Office of the Ombudsman is tasked with oversight and enforcement of the DPL. Individuals have the right to complain to the Ombudsman if they believe their data is not being processed legally or fairly.
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2023-02-09
Alberta Ombudsman Annual Report 2021-2022
The Alberta Ombudsman’s office presents its 55th Annual Report. In her last report, which covers the activities of the office for the period of 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022, Marianne Ryan bids farewell after five years as Alberta Ombudsman.
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2024-02-08
Chen Urges Control Yuan to Continue Promoting Human Rights and Respond to Social Expectations at 2023 Performance Review
The Control Yuan held its 2023 performance review meeting on 18 January 2024. President Chu Chen thanked all Members and partners for their dedicated hard work in the past year.
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2024-12-13
The Office of the State Comptroller and Ombudsman presents a special report on the subject of public service in public bodies
On 26.11.2024, the State Comptroller and Ombudsman of Israel Matanyahu Englman presented to the Israeli parliament (Knesset) a special report on the subject of public service provided by public bodies in Israel.
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2022-03-04
ECRI issues a new General Policy Recommendation to Council of Europe member states
The Council of Europe’s expert body on racism and intolerance (ECRI) has published today a revised General Policy Recommendation on preventing and combating anti-Muslim racism and discrimination to help prevent and counter increasing public manifestations of anti-Muslim racism and discrimination across Europe.
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2020-06-02
COVID-19 puts asylum seekers at higher risk as conditions in camps deteriorate and asylum procedures are suspended
Overcrowded reception centres with no possibility to practice physical distancing or follow hygienic measures are some of the main concerns the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) identifies in its latest migration quarterly bulletin. At the same time, closed borders make it difficult for refugees to reach safety in the EU and leave some people stranded at sea. Suspended asylum procedures leave many in limbo.
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2018-05-15
Ombudsman for the Armed Forces signs Time to Change pledge
In a demonstration of her commitment to making the OSCO a supportive work environment, Nicola Williams, the Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces signed the Time to Change pledge this afternoon. In doing so, the OSCO has joined the ranks of over 700 employers in England who have signed the pledge. Time to Change is a campaign that aims to change the way we talk and think about mental health in order to remove the stigma and end discrimination.
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2021-04-13
Independent National Whistleblowing Officer service for the NHS launches
Today marks the launch of the Independent National Whistleblowing Officer (INWO) service for the NHS in Scotland. The date coincides with the implementation of the new National Whistleblowing Standards (the Standards) which also go live today. This was previously agreed by the Scottish Government and the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO), who will take on the new role of INWO.
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2021-11-17
Peter Tyndall awarded Honorary Life Membership
Mr. Peter Tyndall, Ombudsman and Information Commissioner of Ireland and former President of the IOI, has been awarded IOI Honorary Life Membership. At its mid-term meeting on 15 November 2021, the IOI Board of Directors expressed its gratitude for Mr. Tyndall by acclamation for his long-term and very successful work as President of the IOI.
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2022-03-14
National Ombudsman steps up for Caribbean students
Every year, around 1,600 students from the Caribbean part of the Kingdom embark optimistically on a study programme in the Netherlands, but many fail to make it to the end. The National Ombudsman drew attention to this issue. He investigated the challenges faced by Caribbean students and made recommendations for government and other organisations.
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2022-07-06
Fourth Regional Consultation for National Human Rights Institutions in West Africa, Abidjan 28-30 June 2022
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice [CHRAJ] has been retained as President of the Network of National Human Rights Institutions in West Africa for another 3 year term. The CHRAJ as an Institution was given a standing ovation by members of the network of NHRI’s West Africa for the insightful leadership the Commissioner provides and great hosting of the Network’s Secretariat in Ghana.
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