Your search results for „checklist for high priori”
-
2020-03-04Ombudsman celebrates 30 years of the Namibian Constitution
The 9th of February 2020 marked 30 years since the adoption of the Namibian Constitution. This year’s anniversary is all the more special as it coincides with the country’s 30th independence anniversary to be observed on 21 March. The Ombudsman celebrated Constitution Day across six different regions, with the main event held at the Dawid Bezuidenhout High School Windhoek.
-
2015-10-23
Merida Declaration on NHRIs' role in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
On 10 October 2015 a unique alliance of National Human Rights Institutions from all around the world adopted the Merida Declaration on the Role of National Human Rights Institutions in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This landmark document encourages all NHRIs, in line with their mandates under the Paris Principles, to collaborate in mutual capacity building and sharing of experiences to contribute to a human rights-based approach to implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
-
2019-12-02
Ombudsman conferred Compliance Predicate to ministries and local governments
On 27 November 2019, the Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia conferred the High Compliance Predicate to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Religion, the Provincial Government of Jambi, the Provincial Government of Southeast Sulawesi and also 12 City Governments and 71 District Governments.
-
2018-06-25
European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) publishes Annual Report 2017
Xenophobic populism and hate speech have continued to be on the rise in 2017, with high levels of migration and challenges of integration, religious extremism, terrorist attacks and the austerity-driven socio-economic climate observed all over Europe, says the annual report of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) published today.
-
2019-09-02
Unintended consequences for prisoners as Northland continues with old regime
The Chief Ombudsman of New Zealand Peter Boshier says the Northland Regional Corrections Facility is persisting with policies that are preventing it from achieving its full potential. Mr Boshier has tabled his latest report in Parliament on an unannounced inspection of the Prison conducted in February.
-
2015-12-02
Victoria Ombudsman recommends reform of political donation laws
Rules governing donations to political candidates in Victoria are inadequate and should be reformed to protect both public confidence in the electoral system and the reputation of people standing for election. Such changes would be considered under the recommendation tabled by the Victorian Ombudsman in Parliament today.
-
2014-12-16
Emily O'Reilly re-elected as European Ombudsman
The European Ombudsman, Emily O'Reilly, has been re-elected by the European Parliament with 569 votes in favour out of 678 MEPs voting. Her mandate will last for five years.
-
2015-04-10
2nd joint IOI/AOA training hosted by Ombudsman of Thailand
The successful cooperation between the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) and the Asian Ombudsman Association (AOA) continues with a 2nd joint training hosted by the Ombudsman of Thailand from 31 March to 3 April 2015 on the occasion of the institution’s 15th anniversary.
-
2024-03-06
Türk’s global update to the Human Rights Council
On 4 March 2024, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mr Volker Türk gave an update to the Human Rights Council. In his update he focuses on the scourge of war and the imperative of peace; and second, on the open space that is needed for societies to flourish – particularly in this mega election year.
-
2011-03-23
Report "Access to Justice"
Today, on 23 March 2011, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) released its report 'Access to justice in Europe: an overview of challenges and opportunities'.
-
2020-05-18
COVID-19 not an excuse for unlawful deprivation of liberty – UN expert group on arbitrary detention
A group of independent UN experts today recalled that "the prohibition of arbitrary detention is absolute even during times of public emergencies" and urged governments worldwide to prevent arbitrary deprivation of liberty in the context of the measures currently adopted for controlling the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
-
2024-05-16
IOI Board and General Assembly meet in The Hague
The 13th World Conference and General Assembly of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) was successfully hosted by the National Ombudsman of the Netherlands in The Hague from 12 – 17 May 2024. After the years of the pandemic, the conference provided an opportunity for the entire membership of the IOI to meet again in person after eight long years and 200 delegates from 60 different countries and all six IOI regions participated in this important quadrennial event.
-
2020-12-04
Ontario announces re-appointment of Ombudsman and Integrity Commissioner
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario has reappointed both its Ombudsman and Integrity Commissioner for another five years. Ombudsman Paul Dubé and Integrity Commissioner Hon. J. David Wake have served in their current roles since 2016. Their respective terms as Officers of the Assembly were extended by a unanimous vote of MPPs at Queen’s Park on 30 November 2020.
-
2022-08-04
Adv. Tlotliso Angelina Polaki appointed as Ombudsman
Adv. Tlotliso Angelina Polaki is the newly appointed Ombudsman of Lesotho, effective 6 June 2022. Adv. Tlotliso Polaki graduated from the National University of Lesotho and was appointed and served as a magistrate, at the Maseru Magistrate Court for a number of years. In June 2022, Adv. Tlotliso Polaki was appointed as the Ombudsman of the Kingdom of Lesotho.
-
2024-12-12
European Ombudsman makes suggestions to help ensure accountability in Commission’s use of AI
The European Ombudsman has made a series of suggestions to help the European Commission ensure the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in its decision making remains accountable.
-
2020-04-21
Ombudsman Hong Kong probes regulatory regime for lifts and escalators
On 16 April 2020, the Ombudsman, Ms Winnie Chiu declared a direct investigation into the regulatory regime for the safe operation of lifts and escalators administered by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD).
-
2014-10-23
Second International Ombudsman Symposium held in Ankara
Only two years after the creation of the Turkish Ombudsman Institution (KDK), international participants from Ombudsman institutions worldwide could witness the young institution’s progress.
-
2023-03-08
Ombudsman’s special report on accessibility of social work centres for people with disabilities
On 23 February 2023, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina presented the findings from the Special Report of the Human Rights Ombudsman about the Accessibility of Centres for Social Work for People with Movement and Sensory Impairments at a plenary session of the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia.
-
2017-06-23
Panel discussion on Ombudsman under Pressure
On 22 June, the IOI invited to a panel discussion on “Ombudsmen under Pressure – Political, Democratic, Constitutional Restrictions and Limited Financial Conditions in our Neighbouring Countries”, which was organised jointly with the Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe (IDM) and the Austrian Ombudsman Board (AOB).
-
2015-05-29
Expulsion of special education needs student
In March Ombudsman Ron Paterson released an opinion under the Ombudsmen Act about an investigation into a decision by a school Board of Trustees to expel a high school student with Aspergers. Following an incident where the year 11 student had threatened to assault a teacher the Board had expelled him for “gross misconduct” that was “a harmful or dangerous example to other students”.
Back