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2021-09-09ENNHRI’s Annual Report 2020 highlights NHRIs’ crucial role in promoting and protecting human rights during COVID-19
Against a backdrop of ongoing challenges to rule of law, the COVID-19 pandemic and associated public health measures continued to impact greatly on human rights across Europe. ENNHRI’s latest Annual Report outlines the key achievements of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) throughout 2020, whilst showing how NHRIs continued to provide human rights monitoring, reporting and support to rightsholders through innovative adaptations in their work practices.
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2011-02-02
EU Fundamental Rights Agency report on multiple discrimination
EU MIDIS is the first European Union-wide survey to ask immigrant and ethnic minority groups about their experiences of discrimination and criminal victimisation in everyday life. The EU Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) published its first report on multiple discrimination today.
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2011-10-07
EXCO Meeting in Addis Ababa, 15 – 16 September
The Executive Committee of African Ombudsman & Mediators Association (AOMA) gathered in Addis Ababa from 15 to 16 September 2011 for an Executive Committee Meeting and the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC) Board meeting. The meeting was hosted by the Ethiopian Institution of the Ombudsman (EIO) .
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2013-07-31
Scottish Ombudsman publishes Annual Report 2012/2013
On 26 July 2013, the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO) laid its 2012/2013 public report before the Scottish Parliament. Despite increasing numbers of complaints and significant cuts in resourcing, the office’s productivity also rose and the SPSO dealt with 9% more complaints than in the previous year.
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2013-12-20
25th Anniversary of the Polish Ombudsman
On 10 December 2013 at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw the 25th anniversary of the Polish Ombudsman was celebrated combined with the annual celebrations of the International Human Rights Day.
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2017-03-28
Students from different European countries discussed human rights at the Seimas Ombudsmen's Office
Students from various countries focused on human rights principles and international commitments at the discussion, which was organised by the Seimas Ombudsman's Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania.
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2017-06-01
Launch of the Annual Report 2016
In May 2017, the European Ombudsman, Emily O'Reilly, presented the Ombudsman’s Annual Report 2016. This year showed again how the work of an ombudsman can have a positive effect over time on the quality of the EU administration, in line with the strategy of the European Ombudsman to increase the impact, relevance and visibility of the office.
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2017-06-12
IOI press conference in Sint Maarten
Dr. Nilda Arduin, Ombudsman of Sint Maarten, Regional President of the IOI’s Caribbean & Latin American Region and President of the Caribbean Ombudsman Association (CAROA) presented the Annual Report of her office at a press conference in Philipsburg. IOI Secretary General Kräuter, who was on his way to the CAROA conference in Bonaire, also attended this press conference.
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2022-10-03
CY, Concerned with Cultural Heritage of Indigenous Tao, Approves Investigation Report Providing Opinions on Sustainable Development of Orchid Islands
Orchid Island is located off the southeast coast of Taiwan. Spanning about 48 square kilometers, the island is known as home to the Tao people and for its natural attractions. Having had little contact with outsiders, the Tao have been able to preserve their cultural system comparatively thoroughly.
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2024-05-16
Office of the Ombudsman hails media freedom
The Office of the Ombudsman on May 4, 2024 joined the media fraternity in commemorating the World Press Freedom Day in Mangochi. Representing the Office of the Ombudsman, Principal Public Relations Officer Mandy Pondani said the media plays a crucial role in the work that the Office of the Ombudsman does which centers on holding government institutions accountable.
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2024-07-18
Complaints to the Ombudsman reveal systemic issues
In Kevin Brezinski’s latest public report, systemic issues were uncovered within the Alberta Adult Health Benefit program and Alberta Child Health Benefit program, operated jointly by Alberta Health and Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS).
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2011-07-05
9th Baku International Conference of Ombudspersons concluded
On the occasion of National Human Rights Day, the ninth International Baku Conference of Ombudspersons entitled "The cultural rights of national minorities and migrants: legal aspects and implementation" was held on 16-18 June, 2011 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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2013-12-10
Tribute to Nelson Mandela - Former IOI president reflects on World Conference in South Africa in 2000
Former IOI president, New Zealand’s Sir Brian Elwood, presided over the IOI World Conference when it was held in Durban in 2000. On behalf of the IOI he has provided a reflection on what was a very moving occasion and one which underlined the direction Nelson Mandela had taken in the pursuit of access to justice and upholding human rights for all the citizens of his country.
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2016-02-22
Paul Dubé Ombudsman of Ontario as of 1 April 2016
Mr. J. Paul Dubé of Ottawa has been appointed as Ontario’s seventh Ombudsman for a five-year term, to begin April 1, 2016. His appointment by an all-party committee of the Legislative Assembly was announced yesterday and approved by unanimous vote in the Legislature.
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2017-06-29
Inspector-General of Taxation review into ATO’s Fraud Control Management
The Inspector-General of Taxation (IGT), Mr Ali Noroozi, has accepted the Senate Economics References Committee’s (the Committee) request to examine how the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) addresses the risk of fraud and associated issues. The Committee’s request follows recent events including those relating to Operation Elbrus and allegations of tax fraud that may be linked to abuse of position by a public official. The IGT today announced terms of reference for this review.
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2020-07-08
UN torture prevention body: COVID-19 shows need to strengthen NPMs
The UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) has called for the role of domestic monitoring bodies, officially known as National Preventive Mechanisms (NPMs), to be strengthened, highlighting the importance of monitoring the conditions of people deprived of liberty in critical situations such as the current COVID-19 pandemic.
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2020-08-10
Ombudsman Khyber Pakhtunkhwa presented Annual Report 2019
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ombudsman has taken several decisions on cases against maladministration, majority (about 80%) of which are in favour of complainants. This position illustrates the importance of such grievance redressal system as pillars of good governance, providing foundations for accountability and delivery of public services.
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2020-12-10
Chief Ombudsman of Turkey re-elected to the post
Mr. Şeref Malkoç has been re-elected as Chief Ombudsman of Turkey by the General Assembly of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey on 11 November 2020. Mr Malkoç, a 60-year-old prominent lawyer and former member of the Parliament, was sworn in on the 1 December 2020 at the Parliament. Performing this duty since 05 December 2016, Mr. Malkoç’s new mandate will be for another four years until 2024.
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2023-07-12
The Office of The Ombudsman of Hong Kong presented its Annual Report 2022-23
The Ombudsman, Ms Winnie Chiu, presented the 2022-23 Annual Report of the Office of The Ombudsman to the public on 12 July 2023. The Office received 766 pandemic-related complaints in the year of 2022-23, accounting for about 14% of the total number of complaints, a hike from 206 last year.
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2017-04-12
Retirement of Ombudsman Mario Hook
H.M. Government of Gibraltar announces the retirement of Mr Mario Hook as Public Services Ombudsman by placing on record its gratitude and admiration for his 14 years of dedicated service to good practice and administration.
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