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Monthly summary of the People’s Advocate Office activities and key human rights issues addressed over the past month

Date of article: 09/11/2026

Daily News of: 13/11/2026

Country: Moldova

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Article language: en

Monthly summary of the People’s Advocate Office activities and key human rights issues addressed over the past month

When artificial intelligence changes the rules, who protects those who report violations?

At the European Whistleblowing Conference 2026, held in Brussels, the People’s Advocate Office, presented the experience of Republic of Moldova in protecting whistleblowers. The Deputy Ombudsman, Olesea Doronceanu, addressed the practical challenges: protecting identity, the lack of suitable digital tools and the risk that reprisals might discourage the reporting of breaches.

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The Council of Europe notes the People’s Advocate Office’s practice of making human rights standards more accessible

The Republic of Moldova is mentioned as an example of good practice in a report of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. The People’s Advocate Office has translated the European recommendations on Ombudsman institutions and national human rights institutions into the national languages, published them and disseminated them to the competent authorities

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The independence of the Ombudsman is important for the protection of rights as the Republic of Moldova progresses on its path towards the European Union

During discussions with representatives of the Council of Europe, the Ombudsman, Ceslav Panico, and the Ombudsman for Child’s Rights, Vasile Coroi, discussed strengthening institutional capacity and safeguarding the independence of the Ombudsman’s Office. The meeting also focused on the institution’s role in promoting and protecting human rights as part of the process of accession to the European Union.

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Violence and mental health: People’s Advocate Office identifies gaps in the authorities’ response

People’s Advocate and People’s Advocate for Child’s Rights have assessed how the authorities prevent and manage the risks of violence and protect children in vulnerable situations. The report finds that the main problem lies in the inconsistent application of legislation and the lack of a coordinated system for assessment, intervention and monitoring, including following discharge from psychiatric institutions.

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The People’s Advocate calls on the Government to ensure that public administration reform is based on an assessment of its immediate and long-term impact on human rights and good governance

The People’s Advocate, Ceslav Panico, has called the Government to ensure that the reorganisation of the public administration is accompanied by an assessment of its impact on human rights, access to services and the institutions’ capacity to act . The People’s Advocate Office is calling for transparency, consultation and an assessment of the reform’s consequences in both the short and long term.

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Violence and mental health: People’s Advocate Office identifies gaps in the authorities’ response

People’s Advocate and People’s Advocate for Child’s Rights have assessed how the authorities prevent and manage the risks of violence and protect children in vulnerable situations. The report finds that the main problem lies in the inconsistent application of legislation and the lack of a coordinated system for assessment, intervention and monitoring, including following discharge from psychiatric institutions.

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The People’s Advocate calls on the Government to ensure that public administration reform is based on an assessment of its immediate and long-term impact on human rights and good governance

The People’s Advocate, Ceslav Panico, has called the Government to ensure that the reorganisation of the public administration is accompanied by an assessment of its impact on human rights, access to services and the institutions’ capacity to act . The People’s Advocate Office is calling for transparency, consultation and an assessment of the reform’s consequences in both the short and long term.

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70% of respondents believe that human rights are frequently violated: The People’s Advocate Office study

The People’s Advocate Office has launched a national study on perceptions of human rights in the Republic of Moldova. The data shows a positive trend in the assessment of respect for human rights, but also a persistent concern: 70% of respondents believe that violations occur frequently. The study provides authorities and institutions with a basis for identifying vulnerabilities and developing better-informed ameasures.

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People’s Advocate Office is active in the regions: human rights discussed directly with people in Comrat and the surrounding area

In October, the PAO’s Comrat Office carried out awareness-raising and training activities for several groups: it discussed access to healthcare, disability and guardianship with service users and their parents; it informed school pupils and university students about the prevention of human trafficking; and it trained paralegals in the region on the rights of individuals involved in administrative offence proceedings. The activities highlighted specific issues within the community and provided participants with practical information and tools to defend their rights.

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Children’s rights and their participation at the heart of discussions between the Children’s Ombudsman and UNICEF

During the first meeting with the new UNICEF Representative in the Republic of Moldova, The People’s Advocate for Child’s Rights, Vasile Coroi discussed the situation of children’s rights and new avenues for cooperation. Particular emphasis was placed on children’s involvement in the Ombudsman’s monitoring activities and in the development and follow-up of the European Child Guarantee.

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In schools, Anti-Bullying Rules exist, but effective protection is still lacking

The People’s Advocate Office presented its findings in Comrat, following a monitoring exercise on the prevention of bullying in schools in Gagauzia: in some schools, protection policies are either lacking or exist only on paper, whilst preventive measures are often taken after an incident occurred. The People’s Advocate Office will continue to monitor and support schools, and, together with the Scientific Centre, has distributed information materials for children, parents and teaching staff.

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More Citizens Turn To The Ombudsman; The Number Of Cases Increases By 35% For The Year 2026

Date of article: 10/11/2026

Daily News of: 13/11/2026

Country: Albania

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Article language: en

70 employees handling over 2,000 cases per year, in addition to monitoring protests, providing opinions on legislation, and issuing opinions for the Constitutional Court.

From January to October 2026, the Ombudsman registered 1,786 new cases. At this rate, the year is expected to conclude with a 35% increase compared to the previous year.

“The figures show that citizens are placing more trust in us,” stated the Ombudsman, Endrit Shabani, today before the Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights.

Case files represent only one part of the workload. Throughout this year, the institution has monitored civic protests for six months and produced over 50 opinions and reports—covering legislative amendments, matters concerning international organizations, and issues related to the Constitutional Court.

To be more accessible to citizens, the institution has also opened two new regional offices outside the capital, by reallocating existing staff.

“The workload has increased by more than a third, while the staff and budget have remained the same. Citizens deserve timely responses,” said Shabani. For this reason, the Ombudsman has requested 20 new positions in the 2027 budget, which will be used for on-site verification of the implementation of recommendations and for strengthening regional offices.

The need for additional resources was acknowledged by the Assembly itself in its resolution for 2025. The European Commission reaches the same conclusion in its 2026 Progress Report, calling for the strengthening of independent institutions that protect human rights—starting with the Ombudsman

30 Jahre Europäisches Ombudsman-Netzwerk

Date of article: 05/11/2026

Daily News of: 12/11/2026

Country: Italy - Province of Trento

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Article language: de

Volksanwältin Veronika Meyer tauscht sich im Rahmen des 30-Jahr-Jubiläums in Straßburg mit europäischen Amtskolleg:innen aus 16 Nationen über die Anwendung des EU-Rechts und der Transparenzbestimmungen aus. Überreichung der Festschrift durch die Europäische Bürgerbeauftragte Teresa Anjinho an die Präsidentin des Europäischen Parlaments, Roberta Metsola.

Die Südtiroler Volksanwältin Veronika Meyer (5. v. li.) mit der italienischen Delegation und der Europäischen Bürgerbeauftragten Teresa Anjinho (4.v. li.) (Foto: Volksanwaltschaft)

Ende Oktober nahm Volksanwältin Veronika Meyer an der Jubiläumsveranstaltung zum 30-jährigen Bestehen des Europäischen Verbindungsnetzwerkes der Bürgerbeauftragten in Straßburg teil. „Im Rahmen dieser Jubiläumsveranstaltung hatte ich die Möglichkeit, mich mit Kolleg:innen aus ganz Europa über bewährte Verfahren zu Themen wie Überwachung der Einhaltung des EU-Rechts, Auswirkungen der Vereinfachung der Rechtsvorschriften für die Arbeit der Ombudspersonen und Transparenz auszutauschen“, berichtet Veronika Meyer.

Ein besonderer Höhepunkt der Veranstaltung war die Überreichung der Festschrift, in der auch Beiträge aus Südtirol und dem Trentino in Fällen mit EU-Rechtsbezug enthalten sind, an Roberta Metsola, die Präsidentin des Europäischen Parlamentes. „Diese interessante Festschrift, in der auch Beiträge aus Südtirol und dem Trentino in Fällen mit EU-Rechtsbezug enthalten sind, spiegelt den vielschichtigen Wirkungsradius der Ombudspersonen in den verschiedenen Ländern in den vergangenen drei Jahrzehnten wider“, so Veronika Meyer.

Das Europäische Ombudsman-Netzwerk ENO wurde 1996 gegründet und verbindet den Europäischen Bürgerbeauftragten, nationale und regionale Ombudspersonen und den Petitionsausschuss des Europäischen Parlaments. Die Koordination obliegt dem Europäischen Bürgerbeauftragten. Die Südtiroler Volksanwaltschaft ist von Beginn an Mitglied des Netzwerkes.

Difensore civico e Garanti, approvati sei ordini del giorno

Date of article: 03/11/2026

Daily News of: 10/11/2026

Country: Italy - Piedmont

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Article language: it

Il Consiglio regionale ha discusso oggi dieci Ordini del giorno collegati alle relazioni annuali del Difensore civico Paola Baldovino, e dei Garanti regionali delle persone detenute Monica Formaiano, dell’infanzia e dell’adolescenza Giovanni Ravalli e per i diritti degli animali Paolo Guiso, che sono state illustrate in Aula il 6 ottobre scorso.
Dei dieci documenti presentati, sei sono stati approvati, tre respinti e uno sospeso.

In merito alla relazione del Difensore civico, approvato l’Odg 842, presentato dal primo firmatario Carlo Riva Vercellotti (Fdi) e sottoscritto da Lega, Fi e Lista Cirio per valorizzare l’attività del Difensore civico regionale e rafforzare le azioni per migliorare i servizi pubblici e la tutela dei cittadini e respinto l’Odg 827, di Alberto Avetta (Pd).

Sulla relazione del Garante delle persone detenute, approvati gli Odg 617, presentato da Silvio Magliano (Lista Cirio), per l’inclusione delle persone in esecuzione penale esterna e destinatarie di pene sostitutive tra i beneficiari delle agevolazioni previste dalla Legge 193/2000, la cosiddetta “Legge Smuraglia” per il reinserimento sociale e lavorativo dei detenuti e degli internati attraverso incentivi per le aziende e le cooperative sociali e l’Odg 625, presentato da Laura Pompeo (Pd) affinché la Giunta regionale si faccia promotrice presso il Governo per una modifica della “Legge Smuraglia” che faccia sì che gli sgravi contributivi siano estesi a tutti i condannati che scontano la pena fuori dagli Istituti, eliminando la disparità di trattamento tra detenuti interni ed esterni. Respinto l’Odg 843, di Emanuela Verzella (Pd).

Per la relazione del Garante dell’infanzia e dell’adolescenza, approvato l’Odg 846, presentato da Carlo Riva Vercellotti (Fdi) e sottoscritto da Lista Cirio, Fi e Lega per rafforzare le politiche regionali per la tutela dell'infanzia e dell'adolescenza, il sostegno alla genitorialità e la valorizzazione degli interventi previsti dalla legge regionale 17/2022 su “Allontanamento Zero”. Respinto l’Odg 825 di Monica Canalis (Pd).

Per la relazione del Garante per i diritti degli animali – infine – approvati gli Odg 841, presentato da Carlo Riva Vercellotti (Fdi) e sottoscritto da Lega, Fi e Lista Cirio per proseguire il percorso di attuazione della legge regionale 16/2024 in materia di tutela degli animali d’affezione e prevenzione del randagismo e l’Odg 826, presentato da Nadia Conticelli (Pd) per rafforzare le politiche regionali per la tutela e il benessere degli animali e la piena attuazione della legge regionale 16/2024. Sospeso l’Odg 845 di Sarah Disabato (M5s).

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Visita del ararteko a Rioja Alavesa

Date of article: 03/11/2026

Daily News of: 10/11/2026

Country: Spain - Basque country

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Article language: es

El ararteko se reunirá con los alcaldes de Laguardia, Oyón y Labastida y con representantes de la Cuadrilla de Rioja Alavesa. También habrá una charla informativa abierta a todas las personas interesadas para dar a conocer la institución y un encuentro con las asociaciones de desarrollo rural y ruta del vino

El ararteko Mikel Mancisidor, acompañado por miembros de su equipo se ha desplazado a Rioja Alavesa, donde están manteniendo encuentros con los alcaldes de Laguardia, Oyón y Labastida.

El principal objetivo de estas visitas es presentar la institución del Ararteko, cuáles son sus funciones y ámbitos de actuación, pero también conocer de forma directa la realidad local y comarcal, identificando las principales fortalezas, preocupaciones y desafíos de los municipios, así como reforzar las relaciones de colaboración entre los Ayuntamientos y el Ararteko favoreciendo una comunicación fluida y una cooperación institucional orientada a la mejora de los servicios públicos y a la protección de los derechos de las personas.

Además de los encuentros con los alcaldes, esta tarde a las 19:00 en el Salón de Plenos de la Cuadrilla de Rioja Alavesa en Laguardia tendrá lugar una charla informativa abierta a todas las personas interesadas. Esta sesión ofrecerá la oportunidad de plantear preguntas, resolver dudas y trasladar cuestiones de interés relacionadas con la realidad de la comarca.

En el marco de la visita institucional mañana la delegación del Ararteko mantendrá una reunión de trabajo con miembros de la Cuadrilla de Rioja Alavesa (alcaldes y alcaldesas de la comarca, junteros y junteras y demás representantes institucionales). También se reunirá con representantes de dos importantes asociaciones de la comarca: la Asociación de Desarrollo Rural de Rioja Alavesa y la Asociación de la Ruta del Vino de Rioja Alavesa.

Estos encuentros permitirán compartir experiencias, identificar necesidades y reforzar la colaboración institucional en favor de una administración cercana, accesible y eficaz.

Vitoria-Gasteiz, 3 de noviembre de 2026