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2016-07-11The Pensions Ombudsmen support simplification of certificate of life
The Pensions Ombudsmen regularly received complaints from retired civil servants living abroad who receive their pension on a foreign account. In order to obtain their pension, they had to submit a certificate of life each month.
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2016-10-13
Ombudsman says CQC’s State of Care report should act as a wake-up call to government
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Julie Mellor urges the government to tackle the problem of discharging frail and older people from hospital without the right social care in place.
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2016-10-24
Victorian Ombudsman launches Public Sector Education program
Victorian public sector agencies seeking to improve the way they deal with complaints and improve their overall administration are encouraged to engage with the Victorian Ombudsman’s new Public Sector Education program.
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2016-11-25
Opening of the interdisciplinary lecture series “One out of five” hosted by AOB
On 24 November 2016 the interdisciplinary lecture series “One out of five” on the topic of violence against women was opened by Ombudswoman Gertrude Brinek at the premises of the Austrian Ombudsman Board (AOB).
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2017-05-22
People’s Advocate issues special reports on migration and on children's rights
The Office of the People’s Advocate issued the English versions of two special reports. The first one focuses on the rights of children living in residential institutions and children’s homes; the second one investigates the role of the People’s Advocate with respect to migration issues.
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2017-05-29
Ombudsman presents special report on migration flows and refugee protection
Greek Ombudsman Andreas Pottakis will present a special report on migration flows and refugee protection. This report focuses on human rights and the 2015/2016 migration and refugees crisis management and will be launched in Hall on 1 June 2017.
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2017-06-16
Thai Ombudsman and Ministry of Supervision, PRC sign MoU
Office of the Ombudsman, Thailand and the Ministry of Supervision, People’s Republic of China signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Bangkok on June 12th, 2017 in order to enhance capacity building through personnel enhancement programme and exchange of knowledge and best practice of the two organisations.
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2017-07-05
Deputy-Ombudsman criticises children's hearings at foreign missions
Deputy-Ombudsman Maija Sakslin said she was not convinced that children's rights, legal protection and best interests are implemented in hearings associated with family reunification applications at Finland's foreign missions. The Deputy-Ombudsman investigated the issue on her own initiative and found that questionable and incorrect procedures were in use.
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2017-07-13
Annual Report 2015/2016
Every year, the IOI publishes an annual report, to inform its membership about the developments and achievements of the past membership year. The IOI Annual Report 2015/2016 is now available in the three official languages of the IOI.
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2017-07-28
AOMA received African Peace Award
United Religions Initiative-Africa (URI-Africa) has awarded the African Ombudsman and Mediators Association (AOMA), which Ethiopia is leading as President, in appreciation and acknowledgment of its great contribution to the promotion of good governance, human rights, rule of law, strengthening values of peaceful coexistence in Africa.
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2017-08-23
Council of Europe Highlights 2016
Council of Europe Highlights 2016 is an overview of the organisation’s activities aimed at protecting and promoting individual rights through the continent and improving the welfare of European citizens while also contributing to the stability of their countries.
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2017-09-28
Projet innovant d'éducation au(x) droit(s) pour les enfants et les jeunes
Pour faire valoir ses droits, il faut d’abord les connaître! C’est pourquoi le Défenseur des droits a lancé Educadroit. Cette nouvelle initiative entend mieux faire comprendre aux enfants et aux jeunes le rôle et les modalités d’élaboration du droit.
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2017-10-03
International Ombudsman Conference held in Istanbul
In order to develop a common understanding and cooperation among Ombudsman institutions, the International Ombudsman Conference was held in Istanbul from 25 - 26 September 2017. In total 58 representatives from 42 Ombudsman Institutions from all over the world attended the conference.
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2017-10-17
Ombudsman releases 2016-17 Annual Report
The Western Australian Ombudsman has tabled his 2016-17 annual report in Parliament in September 2017.
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2017-10-20
Laws do not allow preventing corruption in local governments
The Chancellor of Justice, Ülle Madise, addressed the Constitutional Committee of the Riigikogu to initiate changing the laws that in their current wording do not allow sufficiently preventing or restraining corruption in cities and rural municipalities.
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2018-01-25
Human Rights Defender publishes reports on human rights situation
Over the last year, the Human Rights Defender of Armenia published various reports and legal analyses on its activities and the general human rights situation in 2016. A list of all available reports has now been completed, including documents available in English and/or French.
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2018-02-28
Local government department clear service dues to retired servant on orders of Ombudsman Sindh
A retired Medical Officer approached the Provincial Ombudsman Sindh, Mr. Asad Ashraf Malik, with the complaint that Sindh Local Government Board did not pay her pension dues, despite the completion of requisite formalities and the department was delaying the matter on flimsy pretext.
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2018-03-22
Investigation into the detention conditions of inmates serving intermittent sentences in Québec
In a special report released on March 21, 2018, the Québec Ombudsman spoke out against the detention conditions of people serving intermittent sentences in Québec correctional facilities. The increase in intermittent sentences has exacerbated the problem of overcrowding in many facilities, especially on Saturdays and Sundays.
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2018-04-17
Ombudsman Hong Kong announces results of two direct investigations and one full investigation
The Ombudsman, Ms Connie Lau, held a press conference on April 17 to announce the results of two direct investigations, namely “Water Supplies Department’s Maintenance of Government Water Mains and Risk Management” and “Government Departments’ Handling of the Problem of Air-conditioner Dripping”.
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2018-05-24
Ombudsman meets colleagues from Poland and other Baltic states
On 21-22 May, Ombudsman, head of Children Rights Division and lawyer of Prevention Unit meet Children Ombudsmen of Poland and Lithuania and representatives of the Chancellor of Justice Office of Estonia. Such meetings happen annually and participants discuss topical children rights issues in Poland and Baltic states.
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