IOI Ombudsman News 4/2025

Date of article: 31/01/2025

Daily News of: 31/01/2025

Country:  WORLD

Author: International Ombudsman Institute



 

IOI European Board members with the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides

IOI | The IOI European Regional Board held their meeting in Cyprus

On 21 January, Maria Stylianou-Lottides, Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights of Cyprus, hosted the IOI European Board meeting in Nicosia. Mrs. Stylianou had arranged for an excellent programme which included a meeting with the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides.



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Ombudsman Malera with staff outside of the Parliament

MALAWI | Malawi Ombudsman outlines funding challenges to PAC

The Office of the Ombudsman in Malawi earlier this week appeared before the Public Appointments Committee (PAC) of Parliament, where Ombudsman Grace Tikambenji Malera spelled out some of the financial challenges that her office is facing.



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Commissioner Styliano-Lottides handing the reports to President Christodoulides

CYPRUS | 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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AUSTRALIA | Ombudsman’s report calls on NSW Government to renew commitment to OCHRE

The NSW Ombudsman’s report OCHRE 2024: Current status and future direction, was tabled in Parliament on 28 January 2025, delivering an assessment of the NSW Government’s flagship Aboriginal affairs initiative, OCHRE (Opportunity, Choice, Healing, Responsibility, Empowerment).



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ITALY | 45 Years of Civic Defense in Lazio: Commitment, Innovation, and Future

On April 8, 2025, the Ombudsman of the Lazio Region will celebrate the 45th anniversary of civic defense in the Italian region of Lazio with an institutional event titled "45 Years of Civic Defense in Lazio: Commitment, Innovation, and Future." Kindly click here to learn more about the event.



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Ombudsman Kelly, Prof. Gill and Ombudsman colleagues from Serbia, the Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Denmark and Ireland

UK | Access to justice for refugees and asylum seekers

The Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman (NIPSO) recently held a roundtable event as part of its project examining how ombudspersons can help improve access to justice for refugees and asylum seekers.



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Parliamentary Ombudsman Judge Emeritus Joseph Zammit McKeon

MALTA | The Ombudsman interviewed by The Malta Independent

In an extensive interview with The Malta Independent, Parliamentary Ombudsman Judge Emeritus Joseph Zammit McKeon elaborated on the core philosophy and practical workings of his Office, underscoring the importance of moral authority over coercive power in ensuring good governance. While some commentators suggest that the Ombudsman should possess enforcement powers, Judge Zammit McKeon firmly believes that making recommendations - rather than issuing commands - encourages public authorities to take ownership of corrective measures and fosters a spirit of collaboration rather than confrontation.



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ESPAÑA | El Defensor del Pueblo solicita información para conocer cómo se está procediendo para lograr la inclusión educativa del alumnado gitano

El Defensor del Pueblo acaba de iniciar una actuación de oficio por la que solicita información al Ministerio de Educación, Formación Profesional y Deporte, y a las consejerías de Educación, para conocer qué actuaciones se están llevando a cabo en los distintos territorios para lograr la inclusión educativa del alumnado gitano en condiciones de igualdad con el resto de la población. También reclama conocer los resultados de las mismas.



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ADPRA | Pronunciamiento de ADPRA ante las declaraciones del Presidente de la Nación Argentina en el Foro Económico de Davos

La Asociación de Defensores y Defensoras del Pueblo de la República Argentina (ADPRA) manifiesta su preocupación ante los dichos del Presidente Javier Milei en el Foro Económico de Davos. Por favor, haga clic aquí para leer el comunicado de la ADPRA.



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(FRA) ERA’s 2025 Annual Conference looks at AI and fundamental rights

Date of article: 31/01/2025

Daily News of: 31/01/2025

Country:  EUROPE

Author: European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights

Data protection, privacy and new technologies Artificial intelligence and big data

When  - 

Where Online, Germany

Organised By ERA

External event

FRA will present its work on 8 April on assessing fundamental rights risks of artificial intelligence at ERA’s 2025 Annual Conference on Artificial Intelligence Systems and Fundamental Rights.

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The event will take place online from 7 to 9 April. 

It will cover European law and policy updates on AI systems, the role of fundamental rights in AI governance, and the fundamental rights impact of AI systems in justice systems. 

FRA will discuss findings from its reports on the topic, including its reports on AI and fundamental rights and on AI and discrimination, in light of current policy developments. It will also present its ongoing work on AI. 

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Ángel Gabilondo se reúne con el Ararteko, Manuel Lezertua

Date of article: 28/01/2025

Daily News of: 31/01/2025

Country:  Spain

Author: National Ombudsman of Spain

El Defensor del Pueblo, Ángel Gabilondo, ha mantenido este martes un encuentro de carácter institucional con el Ararteko -defensor del pueblo del País Vasco-, Manuel Lezertua en la sede de la institución.

Durante la reunión han abordado diversos asuntos relacionados con el trabajo que realizan ambas instituciones, entre otros, las actuaciones realizadas sobre las zonas de bajas emisiones, contaminación acústica y casos de abusos sexuales en el seno de la iglesia que han tenido lugar en localidades vascas.

Ángel Gabilondo mantiene reuniones institucionales y de trabajo periódicamente con las defensoras y defensores autonómicos con el objetivo de promover y mantener una relación fluida con sus homólogos autonómicos, y afianzar así la cooperación y colaboración entre ellas, tal y como recoge la Ley 36/1985, de 6 de noviembre, por la que se regulan las relaciones entre la institución del Defensor del Pueblo y los comisionados autonómicos.

Al encuentro han asistido, además, el secretario general del Ararteko, Faustino López de Foronda, y el responsable del Área de Medio Ambiente, Carlos Barcina. Por parte del Defensor del Pueblo participaron en el encuentro el secretario general, José Manuel S. Saudinós, y la directora de Medio Ambiente y Ordenación Territorial, Marta Kindelán. La adjunta primera del Defensor del Pueblo, Teresa Jiménez-Becerril, y la adjunta segunda, Patricia Bárcena, tuvieron también la ocasión de departir con la delegación del Ararteko.

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