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2021-11-03New guide for NHRIs to support victims of sexual exploitation and abuse
In partnership with the Office of the Victims’ Rights Advocate (OVRA), GANHRI has released a guide for National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) on supporting victims of sexual exploitation and abuse.
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2022-07-05
Ombudsman publishes first report on the monitoring of the observance of the rights of foreigners from Ukraine
The People’s Advocate Office of Moldova disseminates for the informational purposes the first Report No. 1 on the monitoring of the observance of the rights of foreigners from Ukraine in the context of the state of emergency for the period from February 25 to April 30, 2022.
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2023-06-15
The Ombudsman Toronto releases an investigation report about human rights complaints of Toronto Community Housing Corporation's tenants
In his report released on 9 June 2023, "An Investigation into Toronto Community Housing Corporation's Tenant Human Rights Complaints Process", Ombudsman Kwame Addo says that Toronto's social housing provider, Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC), is not safeguarding the human rights of its tenants.
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2023-12-07
Ombudsman Punjab office celebrates International Children’s Day
Under the chairmanship of Major Azam Suleman Khan (Retd) (Hilal-i-Imtiaz), Hon’ble Ombudsman Punjab, the Office of Ombudsman Punjab (Pakistan) celebrated the International Children's Day with great enthusiasm. Chief Provincial Commissioner for Children, Ombudsman Punjab and senior officers of the Office were also present on the occasion.
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2021-07-30
Ombudsman’s statement on hate speech and its implications on promoting racism and xenophobia
On July 13, 2021, the Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights, in the framework of its competences as an Equality Body, issued a Statement regarding the phenomenon of speech that promotes/incites racism and xenophobia and the specific implications that such speech has when it is expressed online through the internet.
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2021-07-19
Intake training for frontline staff
The Commonwealth Ombudsman delivered online intake training to frontline staff from the Ombudsman Republik Indonesia for the first time.
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2022-05-12
Office of the Queensland Ombudsman releases a new Casebook on helping agencies to improve decision-making
The annual casebook of investigation outcomes, now in its second year, aims to be a tool for shared learning that helps build greater knowledge about issues for improving decision-making.
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2018-03-02
Ombudsman Arduin and Council of Advice member Beaujon appointed informateurs
Ombudsman Nilda Arduin and Council of Advice member retired banker Jan Beaujon were appointed “informateurs” on Thursday by Governor Eugene Holiday. Arduin and Beaujon will research the possibilities for the formation of a new government for the country that is supported by the broadest possible majority in Parliament.
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2019-01-29
International Conference of Information Commissioners (ICIC) 2019
This year’s International Conference of Information Commissioners (ICIC) will be held from 10 – 14 March 2019 in Johannesburg (South Africa). The event will be co-hosted by the Information Regulator South Africa and The University of Pretoria.
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2020-03-27
CoE Commissioner calls for release of immigration detainees while Covid-19 crisis continues
Dunja Mijatović, Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe (CoE), called on all CoE member states to review the situation of rejected asylum seekers and irregular migrants in immigration detention, and to release them to the maximum extent possible.
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2024-08-22
Veterans Ombud Releases 2024 Spotlight: Progress Update on OVO Recommendations to VAC
On 21 August 2024, the Office of the Veterans Ombud (OVO) released its publication Spotlight 2024: Progress Update on OVO Recommendations to VAC. The recommendations made by the OVO address systemic gaps and barriers to fair access by Veterans and their families for VAC services and benefits.
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2015-07-06
FRA presents report on achievements 2014
The annual report of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) for 2014 examines fundamental rights-related developments in equality and non-discrimination; racism, xenophobia and related intolerance; Roma integration; asylum, borders, immigration and integration; information society, privacy and data protection; the rights of the child; access to justice including rights of crime victims; and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and its use by Member States. The report is available online in English and French.
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2018-07-17
Ombudsman Hong Kong to investigate allocation of swimming lanes in public swimming pools
On 17 July 2018, the Ombudsman, Ms Connie Lau, announced a direct investigation into the mechanism of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) for allocating swimming lanes in public swimming pools to examine whether the mechanism is effective and the department has fulfilled its responsibility as the monitoring authority.
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2019-01-08
New privacy breach resources for public bodies and trustees
Manitoba Ombudsman has developed new privacy breach resources for Manitoba public bodies and trustees, including an online reporting form and new guidance documents.
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2019-10-07
On the road to age equality
If you are old, chances are you have been discriminated against. It is so common in fact that, across the EU, over 40% of Europeans feel that discrimination towards older people is widespread in their country. Marking International Day for Older People, FRA calls on EU institutions and Member States to fully respect the rights of older people.
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2020-01-23
Ombudsman Svetina meets with Austrian Ombudsman Amon
On 13 January 2020, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina hosted a working visit from Werner Amon, Secretary General of the IOI and Chair of the Austrian Ombudsman Board. Amon and his Slovenian counterpart exchanged the experiences of their respective national institutions dedicated to human rights and called for even greater cooperation between ombudsmen in Europe.
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2021-11-23
Council of Europe member states must prioritise children’s rights every day
On the occasion of World Children’s Day, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Dunja Mijatović calls on political leaders to ensure that children’s rights remain firmly on top of their agendas. Council of Europe member states must take all necessary measures to build strong societies for the future. This means investing in children from early childhood on, to ensure their equal access to rights and address rising levels of child poverty.
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2023-10-06
Ombudsman underlines value of independent oversight
Releasing his eighth Annual Report on 5 October 2023, Ombudsman Paul Dubé reflected on how his office’s “stronger, broader, more consistent oversight” has helped more vulnerable Ontarians and improved public services.
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2017-03-21
Veterans Ombudsman to hold public town hall in Ottawa and Facebook Live
Canada's Veterans Ombudsman, Guy Parent, hosted a public town hall for Veterans, military and RCMP members, their families, and other interested parties on Facebook Live, and in-person for those in the Ottawa area on Tuesday, March 21st.
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2018-04-04
Dunja Mijatović takes up office as Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights
Today, April 4th 2018, Dunja Mijatović takes up the post of Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights. National of Bosnia and Herzegovina, she has been elected last January by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. She is the first woman to hold this post, succeeding Nils Muižnieks (2012-2018), Thomas Hammarberg (2006-2012) and Alvaro Gil-Robles (1999-2006).
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