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2018-05-2420-year anniversary of the Ombudsman’s Office
For the occasion of the establishment of the institution, on 30 May, 2018, the Ombudsman of the Republic of Macedonia will formally mark the anniversary of the institution in the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia. The holding of this event is under the auspices of the President of the Government of the Republic of Macedonia.
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2018-10-04
Misuse of public funds by former officers at Goulburn Murray Water
the Victorian Ombudsman has found that the former managing director of Goulburn Murray Water claimed - and the former chair approved - reimbursement to which he was not entitled for items including household furniture and alcohol.
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2018-10-04
Ombudsman investigation on handling of a prisoners diabetes
The Ombudsman investigated, upon his own initiative, three issues arising from the Department for Correctional Services’ (the department) handling of a prisoner with type 1 diabetes. The investigation was instigated on the basis of information received from the Office of the Health and Community Services Complaints Commissioner.
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2019-05-21
Another new role for the Ombudsman in New Zealand
The Government in New Zealand has announced a proposal aimed at strengthening the independent oversight of the Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children systems and children’s issues. The package includes a proposal to give the Ombudsman an enhanced role in overseeing complaints and investigations relating to children and young people in state custody.
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2022-01-05
His Excellency the Governor invites applications for the position of the Ombudsman
The Ombudsman is a senior public official, charged with monitoring the public administration through the examination and investigation of complaints from members of the public who believe they have been adversely affected by the administrative actions of a public body. Applications for the position of the Cayman Islands Ombudsman may be submitted until 17 January 2022.
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2011-05-12
IOI Participation at 24th General Meeting
The I.O.I. has been invited to participate at the 24th General Meeting of the International Coordinating Committee of National Institutions for the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights (ICC), to be held in Geneva from 17 to 19 May 2011.
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2013-02-07
report on child sexual abuse in Aboriginal communities
The New South Wales Ombudsman published a new report on child sexual abuse in Aboriginal communities. The report calls for urgent action to improve systems and services to respond to Aboriginal child sexual abuse and to address disadvantage in Aboriginal communities more broadly.
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2015-07-10
Court Ruling fortifies Office of the Ombudsman
An important ruling of the Civil Court in Curacao from June 18, 2015 has fortified the institution of the Ombudsman of Curaçao and gives a guideline for courts when reviewing the actions of the Ombudsman in general.
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2019-08-06
PHSO published Annual Report 2018-2019
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) has published its Annual Report and Accounts 2018-19, which is available on the organisation’s website.
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2020-05-06
UN Special Rapporteur on Housing provides Covid-10 Guidance Notes
With States across the world prescribing that people “stay home” and practice social distancing, it is now clear that housing has become the frontline defence against the coronavirus and home has rarely been more of a life or death situation. Leilani Farha, UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Adequate Housing, would like to share COVID-19 Guidance Notes, which NHRIs may find them helpful for their line of work.
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2021-09-17
Statement regarding measures to combat Covid-19 and their compatibility with human rights law
The Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights (Ombudsman) of Cyprus issued a statement regarding the measures taken to combat the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) and their compatibility with human rights law. The statement was deemed necessary because a number of citizens had reached out to the Ombudsman complaining about the measures and claiming that they violate their fundamental rights.
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2021-12-22
Recommendations on complaint about car damage due to sea water flooding not implemented
In terms of Article 22(4) of the Ombudsman Act, the Ombudsman Mr Anthony C. Mifsud and the Commissioner for Environment and Planning, Perit Alan Saliba, have sent to the House of Representatives the Final Opinion in relation to a complaint on car damages suffered due to sea water flooding at Birżebbuġa.
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2022-08-25
Holistic approach to apologies integrating Te Ao Māori
The Ombudsman Kaitiaki Mana Tangata has created a new apologies guide for agencies. The guide, published on the Ombudsman website today, promotes a holistic approach to apologies that integrates Te Ao Māori to ensure agencies are meeting their obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi.
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2015-03-25
Ombudsman announces two investigation reports
The Office of the Ombudsman Hong Kong released two investigation reports recently. One is about the "Procedures for Approval of Loan Applications and Recovery of Debts under the Non-means-tested Loan Scheme" while the other one is on "Education Bureau’s Non-disclosure of Teachers’ Registration Status".
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2017-10-04
Public Services Ombudsman for Wales Report: North Wales patient death following substandard care
The care of a North Wales patient has been branded ‘substandard’ by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales following his untimely death at Ysbyty Gwynedd. Commenting on the report, Ombudsman Nick Bennett finds it extremely concerning that the Health Board refuses to admit that had they approached the patient’s care differently, this death could have been prevented.
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2020-08-25
Ombudsman Hong Kong probes effectiveness of mosquito prevention and control
The Ombudsman, Ms Winnie Chiu, announced the launch of a direct investigation to examine the effectiveness of mosquito prevention and control by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department. Members of the public are invited to provide information and views on this topic by 20 September 2020.
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2021-03-10
Persistent challenge: violence against women
Women in Europe continue to face widespread harassment and violence. Many limit where they go and whom they meet out of worry of being attacked. And when attacked, they often do not report it. These are some of the findings of the Fundamental Rights Agency’s (FRA) recent survey into people’s experiences with different types of crimes. On International Women’s Day, FRA calls for better support for women to ensure they can access their rights.
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2021-07-19
Ombudsman raps council for taking too long to change care home charging policy
A Lincolnshire family has been forced to complain to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman for the second time about the way a relative’s care home fees were charged because the county council failed to improve its policies quickly enough.
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2022-12-14
Provincial Ombudsman Sindh initiated a research study on "Assessment of malnutrition (stunting) in district Tharparkar"
Education and Health, being basic human rights and ensuring improved service delivery to the people, fall within the domain of Ombudsman Sindh. The Provincial Ombudsman Sindh initiated a research study on “Assessment of Malnutrition (Stunting) in District Tharparkar”. The study is funded by the IOI under the Regional Subsidy Programme 2021/2022.
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2023-09-22
Press conference on official country review of Austria by the UN CRPD Committee
On 22 and 23 August 2023, the second and third official country review of Austria by the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) took place. Together with representatives of other monitoring bodies and civil society, the Austrian Ombudsman Board (AOB) held a press conference and gave an insight into the review process.
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