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2022-08-05International Ombudsman Institute revoked membership of High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation
The Board of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) has revoked the membership of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation (Commissioner).
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2020-08-31
Experiences of working with and for children deprived of liberty – making the invisible visible
A webinar on “Experiences of working with and for children deprived of liberty: making the invisible visible” that will take place on 7 September 2020. This event is organized in the context of this year´s Global Classroom on the UN Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty and hosted by the Global Campus of Human Rights.
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2019-10-14
Court of Appeal declares Ombudsman decisions binding
A three judge bench of the Court of Appeal of Kenya has ruled that the determinations and recommendations of the Commission on Administrative Justice, also known as Office of the Ombudsman, have the force of law hence are binding on public institutions. The landmark decision was made on 26th September 2019.
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2021-06-01
Ombudsman Svetina meets with representative of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees
On 28 May 2021, Ombudsman Peter Svetina received Mr Roland Schilling, Head of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Central Europe (UNHCR), and Ms Romana Zidar, Senior Protection Associate for Slovenia. They discussed current asylum and refugee issues and the challenges facing European countries in the area of migration.
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2018-05-15
Ombudsman meets UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Polish Ombudsman Adam Bodnar met with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al-Hussein in Geneva. The conversation focused on the most important problems related to the protection of human rights in Poland, including the situation of the judiciary and threats to the rule of law.
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2011-09-23
Chairman of the I.O.I. member institution reappointed
The I.O.I. congratulates the reappointed incumbent of its Tanzanian member institution. The Retired Principal Judge of the High Court of Tanzania, Amiri Ramadhani Manento (63) has been appointed Chairman of the Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance (CHRAGG) for another period of three years.
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2016-04-29
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights visits the Austrian Ombudsman Board
Austrian Ombudswoman Gertrude Brinek welcomed Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, at the premises of the Austrian Ombudsman Board (AOB) in Vienna on 29 April 2016.
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2019-05-02
Ombudsman receives the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The Ombudsman, Maria Lúcia Amaral, received this afternoon Michelle Bachelet, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. The meeting addressed the concerns and recommendations that the Ombudsman, as National Human Rights Institution, has recently presented in the scope of the Universal Periodic Review.
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2022-12-08
Angola's Ombudsman receives support from the UN High Commissioner's Office to achieve International Observer status
The Angolan Ombudsman will rely on the support of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to achieve the status of International Observer of the United Nations and the African Union.
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2017-03-22
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Tuesday 21 March is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination; an annual reminder to do more to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, hate speech and hate crimes. Read and share the statement of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein.
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2018-07-23
Ombudsman Hong Kong publishes latest issue of Annual Report
On 17 July 2018, the Ombudsman, Ms Connie Lau, released to the public her Annual Report 2018. During the year covered by the report, the Office of The Ombudsman saw record highs in the numbers of direct investigations completed, mediation cases handled and complaints relating to access to information lodged with the Office. Around 90 per cent of the recommendations made by the Office have been accepted by government departments and public bodies for implementation.
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2020-11-23
Public Defender participates in High Level Forum on Business and Human Rights
On 18 November 2020, Tamar Gvaramadze, First Deputy Public Defender of Georgia, participated in the UN Human Rights Council’s 9th high level online Forum on Business and Human Rights. The theme of the forum was "Preventing business-related human rights abuses: The key to a sustainable future for people and planet".
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2020-03-02
Ontario Ombudsman Director for Special Ombudsman Response Team
Ombudsman Ontario job opportunity for Director, Special Ombudsman Response Team (SORT). As a key member of the Ombudsman’s Executive Management Team, the SORT Director provides investigative expertise, leadership, high-level strategic advice and critical management support to the Ombudsman.
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2021-06-14
Complaints about public services remain high despite pandemic
Complaints to Ombudsman Peter Tyndall about public services, such as those provided by government departments, local authorities and the HSE, remained high in 2020 despite the pandemic.
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2020-06-02
United Nations Human Rights Report 2019
Michelle Bachelet is pleased to present the first report covering an entire year of her term as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. The year 2019 was marked by important developments supported by the OHCHR’s headquarters and 84 field presences across the world. With The OHCHR’s assistance, fifteen national laws were adopted to combat discrimination in all forms.
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2020-10-01
UPR - tips for engagement at country level for NHRIs and Civil Society
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), in collaboration with the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) and UPR Info, published an informative document with useful tips for engagement at country level for national human rights institutions and civil society.
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2023-10-13
Secretary General Gaby Schwarz meets UN representatives in New York
From 9 – 12 October 2023, IOI Secretary General Gaby Schwarz met high-ranking UN representatives in New York to raise awareness about the important work Ombudsman institutions around the world provide every day and how this work contributes to the UN human rights agenda.
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2019-03-11
Public Protector welcomes Eastern Cape High Court judgment on review application of her Mandela Funeral report
The Public Protector welcomes the Eastern Cape High Court’s dismissal on Thursday, March 08, 2019 of an application by provincial government Director-General, Ms. Marion Mbina-Mthembu, to have Adv. Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s findings on the plundering of public resources in the name of the funeral and memorial services of the late former President, Nelson Mandela, reviewed and set aside.
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2011-07-12
Practical NHRI Guidelines for interaction with Treaty bodies
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) assists in the establishment and strengthening of national human rights institutions (NHRIs). It has recently published an infonote for National Human Rights Institutions for the interaction with Treaty Bodies.
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2020-01-24
High level of public trust for Human Rights Defender
A public opinion survey carried out by the International Republican Institute (IRI) shows that the public feels a high level of trust for the Human Rights Defender.
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