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2021-02-16Ombudsman Publishes Equality & Human Rights Casebook
The Public Services Ombudsman Wales has published his second Equality & Human Rights Casebook highlighting 14 cases where actions or inactions of public bodies within his jurisdiction may have compromised the equality and human rights of individuals.
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2021-09-02
International online conference and questionnaire on the role of the ombudsman in advancing the rights of the elderly
On Wednesday 1 December 2021, the Office of the State Comptroller and Ombudsman of Israel, under the auspices of the IOI and AOM, will be hosting an international online conference on the theme "Advancing the Rights of the Elderly in an Age of Longevity". In preparation for the conference, attached is a digital questionnaire on the role of the ombudsman in advancing the rights of the elderly.
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2021-08-12
International Online Conference: Advancing the Rights of the Elderly in an Age of Longevity
To mark its 50th Anniversary, the State Comptroller and Ombudsman of Israel, under the auspices of the IOI and the AOM, invites you to participate in an international online conference on the theme: Advancing the Rights of the Elderly in an Age of Longevity, to be held on 1 December 2021.
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2021-10-20
Ombudsman welcomes Venice Commission’s opinion on Health and Care Bill
The Venice Commission has found that proposals in the Health and Care Bill could undermine public trust in the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO), and must be revised.
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2022-02-03
Introducing OmbudsLinked
OmbudsLinked is a LinkedIn discussion group established in October 2021. It is an independent forum, not affiliated with any Ombudsman associations, with the aim of creating space for all types of practicing Ombudsman regardless of model, sector, standards of practice, etc. to congregate, network, share information and ideas, build camaraderie, and unite the profession.
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2022-05-12
Ombudsman examines Government’s enforcement against defective sewage works of New Territories Exempted Houses
The Ombudsman, Ms Winnie Chiu, today (12 May) announced the launch of a direct investigation to examine the Government’s enforcement against defective sewage works of New Territories Exempted Houses (NTEHs).
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2022-06-29
Reminder: International Mediation Congress in Rosario and online
The International Mediation Congress “An approach to Conflict in the Global Agenda” will be held on July 5, 6 and 7, 2022 in Rosario, Argentina. This event will be relevant across the five continents, with renowned national and international experts participating on a hybrid in-person and remote mode. Simultaneous Spanish and English interpretation will be available.
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2022-07-04
ENYA Forum 2022: Meeting on children and young people's participation in climate justice hosted by the Ararteko
The European Network of Young Advisors (ENYA) is the child participation organ of the European Network of Ombudspersons for Children (ENOC). Child participation is one of the cornerstones of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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2022-07-25
Launch of the new Ombudsman’s Office website
The Office of the Ombudsman of Latvia has launched a new website, which is now more accessible and user-friendly. The website was developed in cooperation with Turn Digital, digital accessibility experts and users.
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2022-08-18
ENNHRI publishes Armenia’s Rule of Law Report 2022
The European Network of National Human Rights Institutions’ (ENNHRI) Regional Report on the state of the rule of law in Europe, as well as the Report on Armenia were published․
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2022-10-27
Poldershop: Ombudsman standards future-proof?
Ombudsman institutes take action against maladministration affecting the citizens of their respective country. But what are the standards against which Ombudsman measure the performance of government and why are these standards used? Are these standards future-proof considering the challenges our societies face now and in the near future and the role of the Ombudsman therein? Or are there possibilities for improvement? This was discussed in a Poldershop organized by the National Ombudsman of the Netherlands on 25 October 2022.
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2023-01-12
The Ombudsman demands action from those responsible for the lack of family doctors
The Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia, Mr. Peter Svetina, is concerned about the alarming state of the lack of family doctors.
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2023-01-26
New Ombudsman of Nova Scotia appointed
The Province of Nova Scotia has appointed Christine Brennan as Ombudsman. The appointment, for a term of five years, is effective immediately.
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2023-02-09
Serious shortcomings in the terminal and postoperative care of older people
Deputy-Ombudsman Maija Sakslin has solved several complaints related to the inhuman treatment of older people and the use of strong restrictive measures during physical pain or terminal care or after surgery. The Deputy-Ombudsman has drawn attention to the fact that the complaints mention the same serious shortcomings.
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2023-02-17
New Nova Scotia Ombudsman took office
The Province of Nova Scotia has appointed Christine Brennan as Ombudsman. Ms. Brennan is an experienced leader who most recently served as acting Ombudsman. The appointment, for a term of five years, is effective immediately.
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2023-03-16
Report on the implementation of the Aarhus Convention in Lithuania was presented at the Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania
On Thursday, 2 March 2023, the Seimas Ombudsperson Erika Leonaitė participated in a meeting with the President of the Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania and judges, who were presented with conducted research on the Aarhus Convention and the right to receive information about the environment, to participate in decision-making as well as the right to apply to courts on environmental matters established therein.
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2023-06-22
The Ombudsman of the Republic of Malawi participated in a two-day summit on Separation of Powers
Ombudsman of the Republic of Malawi, Honorable Grace Malera, participated in a two-day summit on Separation of Powers in the Capital Lilongwe. The event was presided over by the President of the Republic of Malawi, His Excellency Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, and it aimed at examining how the country is performing on the doctrine of Separation of Powers.
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2023-07-05
The Ombudsman presents the Annual Report 2022 to the speaker of the House of Representatives
The Parliamentary Ombudsman, Judge Emeritus Joseph Zammit McKeon, submitted the Annual Report 2022 to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Anglu Farrugia.
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2023-08-10
Malawi Ombudsman staff take the Oath of Secrecy
On 7 August 2023, the Office of the Ombudsman administered the Oath of Secrecy to 40 of its members of staff and interns. The Director of Legal Services and Advisory, Chipiliro Mangulama, said the ceremony is in line with Section 10 of The Ombudsman Act, which stipulates the need for officers in the office of the Ombudsman to treat with utmost confidentiality any information made available to them in the course of their work.
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2023-09-28
Ombudsman finds Victoria’s electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle charges administered unfairly
On 27 September 2023, Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass tabled her Investigation into the Department of Transport and Planning’s implementation of the zero and low emission vehicle charge. The report details a range of failures in the State Government’s implementation of the road-user charge for electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles under the Zero and Low Emission Vehicles Act 2021.
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