Avanzamos en la defensa de los derechos de la comunidad universitaria

Date of article: 01/04/2025

Daily News of: 02/04/2025

Country:  Spain - Catalonia

Author: Regional Ombudsman of Catalonia

Article language: es

Hoy se ha firmado el Protocolo de colaboración entre el Síndic de Greuges de Cataluña y los síndicos universitarios
 

Esta mañana ha tenido lugar el acto de firma del Protocolo de colaboración entre el Síndic de Greuges de Cataluña y los síndicos de doce universidades catalanas: Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, ​​Universidad Abat Oliva, Universidad de Barcelona, ​​Universidad de Girona, Universidad de Lleida, Universidad Internacional de Cataluña, Universidad Oberta de Cataluña, Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña, Universidad Pompeu Fabra, Universidad Ramon Llull, Universidad Rovira i Virgili i Universidad de Vic - Universidad Central de Cataluña.

Desde 2006 se trabaja en estrecha colaboración con los síndicos universitarios, pero el crecimiento del número de universidades catalanas y los cambios en el régimen jurídico del sector público han hecho necesario actualizar el convenio anterior.

Con la firma de este documento, las partes se comprometen a trabajar para mejorar el conocimiento de las problemáticas comunes mediante reuniones periódicas e impulsar acciones coordinadas en ámbitos de interés mutuo. El Protocolo también recoge el compromiso de reunirse una vez al año para evaluar su aplicación y valorar posibles mejoras.

Durante el acto, la síndica ha querido destacar el papel de los síndicos universitarios como parte fundamental de la red de defensa de los derechos de las personas: "Es imprescindible trabajar mancomunadamente para mejorar la atención a la comunidad universitaria y la garantía de sus derechos."

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Verleihung des Ehrenzeichens für Verdienste im Ehrenamt

Date of article: 26/03/2025

Daily News of: 02/04/2025

Country:  Germany - Bavaria

Author: Regional Ombudsman of Bavaria

Article language: de

Am 26. März 2025 war der Bürgerbeauftragte der Bayerischen Staatsregierung, Herr Wolfgang Fackler, MdL, von Herrn Ministerpräsidenten Dr. Markus Söder, MdL, zur Aushändigung des Ehrenzeichens für Verdienste im Ehrenamt eingeladen. Herr Staatsminister Dr. Florian Herrmann, MdL, hat ehrenamtlich tätigen Frauen und Männern aus Oberbayern, Niederbayern und Schwaben das Ehrenzeichen des Bayerischen Ministerpräsidenten für Verdienste im Ehrenamt ausgehändigt.

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Update on interim Ombudsman arrangements

Date of article: 01/04/2025

Daily News of: 02/04/2025

Country:  United Kingdom

Author: Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

Article language: en

Rebecca Hilsenrath’s tenure as interim Ombudsman ended on 31 March 2025 and she will return to her role as Chief Executive.

We are currently awaiting news on the appointment of a permanent Ombudsman.

Our dedicated staff remain committed to delivering an important service for the public.

There may be a small number of cases we are unable to progress without an Ombudsman in post. Caseworkers will directly contact any complainants whose cases are affected.

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Public Defender's Statement on World Autism Awareness Day

Date of article: 02/04/2025

Daily News of: 02/04/2025

Country:  Georgia

Author: Public Defender (Ombudsman) of Georgia

Article language: en

In accordance with the resolution of the UN General Assembly, Autism Awareness Day is celebrated worldwide on April 2. 17 years after the establishment of this day, its significance has expanded further and, along with raising awareness, includes the inclusion of people with autism in public life, their respect, and recognition of the contribution they made to the development of the community and the...
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Public Defender's Statement on Detention and Alleged Ill-ttreatment of Elene Khoshtaria

Date of article: 29/03/2025

Daily News of: 02/04/2025

Country:  Georgia

Author: Public Defender (Ombudsman) of Georgia

Article language: en

The Public Defender echoes the publicly disseminated information regarding the detention of Elene Khoshtaria and her alleged ill-treatment in the police station, as well as in the temporary detention center, and notes that during the full search by law enforcement officers, a person should not be required to undress all parts of the body simultaneously - such a practice is humiliating and degrading treatment of a person.

In addition, Article 5 of the Internal Regulations of the Temporary Detention Centers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia stipulates that during a personal search, it is not permissible to completely undress the person being searched. Such treatment of women is particularly noteworthy.

It should also be noted that on March 29, while in the pre-trial detention center, Elene Khoshtaria refused to meet with a representative of the Office. The Public Defender's representative contacted Elene Khoshtaria after her release as well, but she again refused to cooperate with the Office.

The Public Defender's Office will study the case on its own initiative and will contact all the relevant agencies for further action.

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