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2019-03-13Review into the ATO’s use of Garnishee Notices – IGT report publicly released
Acting Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman (IGTO), Andrew McLoughlin, has released the review investigation report into the Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) use of garnishee notices.
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2019-11-18
EU Charter of Fundamental Rights marks its 10th anniversary
On 1 December 2019, the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights will celebrate its 10th anniversary since it became legally binding, with the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty on 1 December 2009. To mark this anniversary, the European Commission, together with the Finnish Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), held a conference on 12 November 2019, with the aim of looking at how to improve the use and awareness of the Charter to bringing it to life for citizens in the EU.
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2020-04-30
Let’s step up our efforts to end domestic violence
Since the beginning of Coronavirus lockdowns, police, women shelters and NGOs have reported a surge in domestic violence, especially violence targeting women. The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) and the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) call on the EU and the Member States to use the coronavirus pandemic as an opportunity to step up their efforts to effectively protect women's rights.
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2020-05-04
The CRPD Department’s survey on the employment of people with disabilities in the public sector
Within Article 27 of the Convention (work and employment), we conducted a survey focusing on mapping the conditions of and impediments to employment of people with disabilities in the public sector. Indeed, we assume that public administration should lead by example in creating appropriate working conditions for employees with disabilities.
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2021-11-26
EU rights and equality agency heads: EU countries must work together to eradicate violence against women
As EU countries grapple with a new wave of Covid-19, police, media and NGOs continue to report on increasing rates of violence against women and girls. This ‘shadow pandemic’ has a devastating effect on the rights of women and girls across Europe. The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) and the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) call on the EU and all Member States to redouble their efforts to protect women's rights and to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women with concrete action.
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2023-10-05
Ombudsperson report finds financial support programs for people displaced by extreme weather emergencies outdated and unfair
In a report released on 3 October 2023, the BC Ombudsperson finds emergency support programs are outdated, under-resourced, inaccessible for vulnerable evacuees and poorly communicated and calls on government to take urgent action to better support people who are increasingly being displaced from their homes for long periods by extreme weather events.
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2023-09-15
Long-Term Care Inspection System collapsed during deadly first weeks of COVID-19 Pandemic, Ontario Ombudsman finds
On 7 September 2023, Ombudsman of Ontario, Paul Dubé, called for an overhaul of Ontario’s long-term care inspection system, after his latest investigation found it was completely overwhelmed during the first wave of COVID-19.
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Parliamentary Ombudsman of Greenland
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2015-09-23
Webinar on “Information as a Tool for Regulation: How Can Transparency Work for You?”
On Wednesday, September 30th, 2015 a Webinar on “Information as a Tool for Regulation: How Can Transparency Work for You?” will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. EST. Elena Fagotto, Director of Research of the Transparency Policy Project at Harvard Kennedy School, Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation will speak about the complex matter of transparency as an policy intervention.
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2016-01-13
Issue of registration of political parties eliminated due to initiative of Commissioner for Human Rights
As it was informed, for the purpose of the solution of an issue of impossibility of citizens of Ukraine to register political parties because of not submission of the signatures collected in support of party in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol the Commissioner for Human Rights Ms. Valeriya Lutkovska made a submission to the Prime minister of Ukraine.
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2017-06-02
Queensland Ombudsman criticizes naming of property owner in auction notice
Naming of property owner in an auction notice when selling property for unpaid rates unreasonable
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2018-08-31
Family left waiting for house adaptations for disabled son for three years
The family of a severely disabled boy from Doncaster, has had to wait three years for the council to provide them with the special adaptations their home needs, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has found.
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2019-11-27
Investigation into human resources and pay for elderly care
As Taiwan’s population rapidly greys, demand for healthcare and medical services has been increasing in step, yet human resources for elderly care remain in short supply. To ensure the rights of the elderly, the Control Yuan (CY) launched an investigation to make sure they receive the best care possible.
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2021-03-29
Ombudsman Hong Kong announces results of investigation into Government’s handling of misconnection of private building sewers to stormwater collection systems
On March 29, the Ombudsman, Ms Winnie Chiu, announced the completion of a direct investigation into the Government’s handling of misconnection of private building sewers to the stormwater collection system (referred to as “sewer misconnection”) and has made eight recommendations for improvement having regard to the inadequacies found on the part of the Buildings Department (BD) and the Environmental Protection Department (EPD).
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2022-05-11
The Dutch National Ombudsman, the Ombudsman for Children and the Ombudsman for Veterans present their Annual Report 2021
The Dutch National Ombudsman, the Ombudsman for Children and the Ombudsman for Veterans have today presented their Annual Report 2021 to the House of Representatives. In it, they note that the resignation of the Dutch government in early 2021, the March elections and the long process that followed in forming a government resulted in a year of government silence and official introspection.
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2022-06-02
Statement on the dismissal of the Ukranian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights
It is with great concern that the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) has followed recent developments at the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament) of Ukraine that have resulted to the dismissal of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms Liudmyla Denisova.
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2023-09-28
Ombudsman acknowledges appeal on delayed payment of funeral expense
The Ombudsman of Thailand acknowledged an appeal about Chonburi Provincial Social Development and Human Society Office’s delayed payment of funeral expenses for the elderly according to the traditional life style. The fact states that the number of passing elderlies is higher than the budget allocated to the Department of Older Persons.
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2023-11-30
Strengthening partnerships: PCC engages Anambra state Ministry of Environment in addressing environmental challenges
On 6 November 2023, the Honourable Federal Commissioner Public Complaints Commission, Anambra State, Hon. Lolo Emelda Nwajiofor-Okoli, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Honourable Commissioner for Environment, Engr. Dr Felix Odumegwu, at the Ministry of Environment, State Secretariat complex, Awka. Hon. Nwajiofor-Okoli engaged the Commissioner for Environment on the crucial role of the Public Complaints Commission as a watchdog for addressing administrative grievances affecting Anambrarians.
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2023-12-21
Ombudsman announces results of direct investigation into repairs and maintenance of outdoor recreational and sports facilities
On 14 December 2023, the Ombudsman Ms Winnie Chiu announced the completion of a direct investigation into the repairs and maintenance of outdoor recreational and sports facilities under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
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2014-06-24
Children’s Ombudsman publishes Advice on Child & Family Relationships Bill
Identity rights, guardianship, custody and access,commercial surrogacy, civil partnership and adoption are the primary focus of the Ombudsman for Children’s Advice to the Minister for Justice and Equality on the wide ranging General Scheme of the Children and Family Relationships Bill, published today (Tuesday).
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