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2016-06-09Starter Kit for new Ombudsman and developing or expanding offices for all members available
The Starter kit for new ombudsmen and developing or expanding offices (Starter Kit) was funded by the IOI through a regional subvention, and jointly undertaken by the offices of the Western Australian Ombudsman and New South Wales Ombudsman.
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2016-07-22
Fact Finding Mission to Poland
From 18 – 20 July 2016 an IOI delegation visited Poland to analyse the impact of the current constitutional situation on the office of the Polish Commissioner for Human Rights.
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2017-05-03
Ontario Ombudsman announces dates for October 2017 training
Ontario Ombudsman annouces dates for its Sharpening your teeth: Advanced, Investigative and Administrative Watschdogs" Training, taking place in Toronto in October 2017. Registration is now open and will be available for a reduced price, if registered until July 31.
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2017-05-11
Board adopts Vienna Declaration to support colleagues in Argentina
At its annual meeting in Vienna the IOI Board of Directors adopted a declaration requesting the Congress of Argentina to accelerate procedures to appoint the National Ombudsman – a position which has remained vacant for the past seven years – and the National Ombudsman for Children and Adolescents – a position which remains vacant since its creation in 2005.
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2017-11-22
Ombudsman meets Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights
The Parliamentary Ombudsman, Mr Anthony C Mifsud received the Council of Europe (CoE) Commissioner for Human Rights Mr Nils Muiznieks. The Commissioner was in Malta, for a two day visit, to monitor the human rights protection standards as part of Malta’s obligation as a CoE Member State. Such visits are aimed at providing Council of Europe Member States with guidelines to raise the standards of human rights protection, in accordance with his mandate.
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2018-03-07
Ombudsman invites applications for position of Deputy Ombudsman
The Ombudsman of the Cayman Islands invites applications for a temporary appointment to the position of Deputy Ombudsman (Complaints). The purpose of this temporary post (to March 11, 2020), is to provide leadership in establishing a complaints process for members of the public relating to police misconduct and to establish all of the policies, guidance and educational materials required to support the goals of the Whistleblower Protection Law.
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2018-06-14
Ombudsman Kräuter welcomes delegation of the China Society for Human Rights Studies
On 12 June 2018 Austrian Ombudsman Dr. Günther Kräuter welcomed a delegation of the China Society for Human Rights Studies for a knowledge exchange at the Austrian Ombudsman Board (AOB) in Vienna.
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2018-08-27
APT Annual Report 2017
The Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT) published its Annual Report 2017. For the first time the APT is making available an online version in English, French and Spanish.
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2019-03-18
Commissioner for Human Rights discovers alarming case during preventive visit
Polish Commissioner for Human Rights discovered alarming case of deprivation of liberty in psychiatric facility during one of his preventive visits. A citizen was placed in the mental hospital for stealing a bike. This happened 10 years ago by a court decision that was based on the opinion of a psychologist who had not even examined the patient.
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2019-05-29
Victorian Ombudsman investigated fees for treatment without transport
Ambulance Victoria has agreed to Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass’s recommendation that it stop charging people $532 for ‘treatment without transport’ when an ambulance is called by a third party.
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2020-08-11
Challenges Covid-19 brings for the health system
The publication "COVID-19 Challenges for Health Systems" is now available. The document was prepared on the basis of the dissertation in the Webinar "Challenges of COVID-19 for health systems", held on May 25, 2020 and organized by FIO and the Network of National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights of the American Continent (RINDHCA).
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2021-03-09
Poland must apply internationally recognized standards to ensure Ombudsman can operate without interruption
In view of current developments in Poland, the IOI reissues its official letter of support from October 2020, stating its opinion on provisions regulating the transitional period until a new office holder will be elected for the position of the Polish Commissioner for Human Rights. Poland must apply and consider internationally recognized standards such as the Venice Principles to ensure that the Ombudsman institution is able to fulfil its mandate without interruption in the service of the citizens of Poland.
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2021-08-06
Fundamental Rights Forum 2021: less than 3 months to go!
The Fundamental Rights Forum 2021 is fast approaching, starting on 11 October. Hosted by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), the Forum creates a unique platform for dialogue on pressing human rights challenges. It brings together diverse voices, uniting thinkers, makers, creators and doers. It will be an opportunity for young people in particular to voice their opinions.
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2022-04-13
Secretary General meets Under-Secretary-General for Policy in the Office of the United Nations Secretary-General
On 12 April 2022, IOI Secretary General Werner Amon met H.E. Volker Türk, Under-Secretary-General for Policy in the Office of the United Nations Secretary General at the UN Headquarters in New York. Mr. Amon and Mr. Türk discussed the UN Secretary-General’s “Common Agenda” and perspectives for the IOI to contribute to an inclusive and networked multilateralism for sustainable development, as the only global network representing Ombudsman offices in all world regions.
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2023-04-13
The Angolan Ombudsman and the Reinforcement of Cooperation with the Federal Public Prosecutor for the Rights of Citizens in Brazil
As part of the reinforcement of Cooperation in matters of Rights, Freedoms and Guarantees of Citizens, the Honorable Ombudsman of Angola, Dr Florbela Araújo, traveled to Brasília for a working meeting with the Honorable Federal Prosecutor for the Rights of Citizens of Brazil, Dr Carlos Alberto Vilhena.
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2023-08-31
Premiere event for new introduction videos and award ceremony for painting competition
The Control Yuan (CY) hosted a premiere event for new introduction videos, along with an award ceremony for a painting competition on 11 July 2023.
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2024-01-10
Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights submits annual report to the President of the Republic of Cyprus
On 21 December 2023, the Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights, Mrs. Maria Stylianou-Lottides, submitted to the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nicos Christodoulides, the Annual Report of her Office for the year 2022, and the individual Annual Reports of the Equality Body and the National Preventive Mechanism.
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2024-04-12
Registration for the breakout sessions of the IOI World Conference now open
As of Friday 12 April, you can register for the breakout sessions of the 13th IOI World Conference in The Hague. Kindly be aware that there have been some changes in the titles of the sessions and please pay special attention to the changes in the times in the programme.
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2024-10-10
International Ombudsman Summit 2024 and Hong Kong Ombudsman 35th Anniversary Reception
The year 2024 marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the Office of The Ombudsman, Hong Kong, China. To commemorate this important milestone, the institution will be hosting for the first time an International Ombudsman Summit with the theme "Ombudsman in a Changing World: Learning from the Past; Preparing for the Future" on 3 December 2024 in the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Kindly click here to register for the event.
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2025-01-31
Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights submits Annual Reports to the President of the Republic of Cyprus
The Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights, Mrs. Maria Stylianou-Lottides, submitted today, on January 15, 2025, to the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nicos Christodoulides, the Annual Report of her Office for the year 2023, as well as the individual Annual Reports detailing the work and action of the Office under the mandates of the Commissioner as the Equality Body and the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM).
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