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2022-03-01Ombudsman’s Quarterly Review
2022 marks a big year for the New Zealand Ombudsman. The office is celebrating 60 years since ist establishment. Peter Boshier, Chief Ombudsman of New Zealand, emphasized that he is very proud to be leading the office, just as he is grateful for the leadership and vision that has been created by the Ombudsmen serving before him.
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2022-04-06
Underaged prisoners and their possibilities of attending school and studying
The law and international recommendations require that minors in prison are kept separate from adults. According to observations made during prison visits of the Parliamentary Ombudsman, this does not happen. Prisons do not have suitable facilities for accommodating minors that are separate from adults.
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2022-05-04
Nova Scotia Ombudsman William A. Smith retiring
Nova Scotia Ombudsman William A. Smith will retire effective June 30, Premier Tim Houston announced today, May 3.
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2022-06-01
NHRC Releases Independent Opinion on the Second National Report on the CRC
On April 1, 2022, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) released the Independent Opinion on the Second National Report on the Convention of the Rights of the Child (CRC). In her speech, NHRC Chairperson Chen Chu reiterated the Commission’s commitment to listening to children and working to protect the mental and physical development.
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2022-06-10
May 2022 News Summary of the Office of the Ombudsman
In the study “Availability of local governments and public administration during the COVID-19 emergency”, the Ombudsman paid particular attention to whether, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, citizens were able to reach local governments and public authorities and to receive consultations or services.
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2023-03-10
IOI President participates in a formal bilateral exchange with the Mediator of the Kingdom of Morocco, Mr. Mohamed Benalilou
IOI President Field’s third day in Morocco provided a very welcome opportunity for a formal bilateral exchange with the Mediator of the Kingdom of Morocco, Mr. Mohamed Benalilou.
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2023-07-14
President Field provides a Special Lecture at an International Seminar on the occasion of the 2023 Asia Region meeting of the IOI
On Tuesday 11 July 2023, the Chief Ombudsman of Thailand hosted the International Seminar, “Asian Ombudsman as a Mechanism for Promoting Fair Administration, Good Governance and the Rule of Law". IOI President Chris Field PSM had the great honour of providing a Special Lecture, “The IOI as a mechanism for promoting fair administration, good governance and the rule of law”. He was also delighted to Chair the Panel Discussion, “The importance of Ombudsman’s accountability, independence and transparency in establishing a peaceful society”.
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2023-08-01
IOI President undertakes cultural visits during his visit to the Control Yuan
As part of the IOI President’s visit to the Control Yuan to receive its highest honour, the First Grade Medal, he also participated in a number of cultural visits, including: the Beitou Hot Springs District; the Beitou public library; the utterly beautiful Sun Moon Lake; the Kaohsiung Museum of History; Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard Station, famous for its ‘Dome of Light’; the wonderful architectural achievement that is ‘Weiwuying’ National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts as well as the Pier-2 Art Centre.
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2023-08-10
The Ombudsman submits to Parliament a legislative proposal on the criminalisation of acts against human dignity
Ombudsman Diana Kovacheva submits to the National Assembly a legislative proposal for the criminalisation in the Criminal Code (CrC) of offences involving the intentional infliction of physical or mental pain or suffering that degrades human dignity. She announced this on 1 August 2023, in the programme “This Morning” on bTV in connection with the Stara Zagora case, where an 18-year-old girl was cut with a dummy knife by a man and as a result of the 24 injuries inflicted she received 400 stitches.
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2023-09-28
IOI President addresses the Closing Ceremony of the International Conference of Ombudsman in Rome
IOI President Chris Field PSM was honoured to be asked to join, and address, the formal Closing Ceremony of the inaugural International Conference of Ombudsman in Rome, joining Deputy Head of Cabinet with functions of the Lazio Region, Civita Di Russo; President of the Lazio Regional Council, Antonio Aurigemma; Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Giorgio Silli; and President of the National Coordination of Italian Ombudsmen and Ombudsman of the Lazio Region, Marino Fardelli.
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2023-10-12
Public Defender draws attention to the needs of homeless people on World Homeless Day
The World Homeless Day is marked on October 10. Its aim is to draw attention to the needs of homeless people, as one of the most vulnerable groups in society. All human beings have the right to secure, peaceful and decent living conditions. The Public Defender of Georgia pays special attention to the supervision of the realization of this right.
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2023-10-12
Ombudsman Malera sworn in as MHRC Commissioner
On Thursday, 5 October 2023, the Ombudsman of the Republic of Malawi Grace Tikambenji Malera took oath of office as Commissioner for the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC). Honorable Malera together with eight others were hosted to a swearing in ceremony by President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera at the Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe. The swearing-in ceremony follows their appointment by the President three weeks earlier.
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2023-08-24
Reminder: Webinar on Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Harassment
Join the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC), the research and training arm of the African Ombudsman and Mediators' Association (AOMA) for the thought-provoking webinar on "Addressing Gender-based violence and Harassment: The Ombudsman's Role in Ensuring Women's safety and empowerment" on Tuesday, 29 August 2023 from 10 am - 11:30 am (GMT+2), organised in collaboration with the International Ombudsman Institute. The programme is now available.
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2023-11-30
NSW infant and child death rates are declining overall but there are inequalities for some groups of infants and children
On 27 November 2023, the Biennial report of the deaths of children in New South Wales: 2020 and 2021, incorporating reviewable deaths of children, had been tabled in Parliament. The report details how infant and child mortality rates in NSW fell between 2007 and 2021.
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2024-02-08
Ombudsman objects to new indexation of mobile service tariffs
Ombudsman Diana Kovacheva sent a letter to the Minister of Economy and Industry Bogdan Bogdanov whereby she insisted that the interests of mobile service consumers be protected in a new indexation and price increase, this time for 2024.
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2024-04-18
Meeting of Public Defender’s Consultative Council for Monitoring Promotion, Protection and Implementation of CRPD
On 15 April 2024, the Consultative Council of the Public Defender of Georgia for Monitoring the Promotion, Protection and Implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities held its 35th session. The meeting of the Consultative Council of the Public Defender was held within the framework of the EU-funded project "Support to the Public Defender’s Office of Georgia".
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2024-05-03
Office of the Ombudsman publishes Guide on human rights approach to complaint handling
The Office of the Ombudsman in Ireland has recently introduced a Human Rights-based approach to Ombudsman complaint handling. The Office has also developed a guide: ‘Human Rights: A guide for Ombudsman staff when investigating complaints’. The project was financed by the IOI as part of its Regional subsidy programme.
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2024-05-22
Ombudsman commemorates workplace safety
The Office of the Ombudsman of Malawi joined the Ministry of Labor in Commemorating World Day for Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) on 7 May 2024, a day dedicated to raising national and international awareness on occupational safety and health.
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2024-06-05
Chief Ombudsman releases guidance on where whistleblowers can report their concerns
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has released a new guide to help anyone looking to disclose serious wrongdoing happening in their workplace. The Protected Disclosures Act 2022 is about disclosing serious wrongdoing – sometimes called ‘whistle-blowing’ – and explains the procedures to be followed when making a disclosure, as well as the protections available to those who do make a disclosure.
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2024-08-16
Woman repaid thousands after healthcare provider failed to properly assess and fund her mother’s care
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) is urging Integrated Care Boards (ICB) to learn from mistakes and take action to prevent other families facing unnecessary financial strain after a case investigated by the Ombudsman highlighted the issue.
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