Adam Bodnar, Commissioner for Human Rights and his Office are this year's laureates of the Norwegian Rafto Prize awarded since 1987 to human rights defenders across the world. The Rafto Prize awarded in 2018 draws attention to the issue of threats to democracy and human rights in Poland.

The International Ombudsman Institute and the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman recently held a joint conference in Belfast to explore best practice in the exercise of ‘Own Initiative’ investigation powers. Held over two days, the conference attracted practitioners, academics and interested parties from around 30 countries.

The Centre for Civil Society and the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC) present a seminar on “Improving Service Delivery in Africa”, which will be held on 6 November 2018 at Howard College, UKZN (Durban, South Africa) and facilitated by AORC Director Advocate Arlene Brock. Speaking at this seminar will be Dr. Victor Ayeni.

Since January 2015 Queen Margaret University (QMU) has delivered an entirely online Master’s Degree in Dispute Resolution. The underpinning philosophy of the course is combining practical experience of dispute resolution with the latest academic thought and research, to provide students with enhanced transferable theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

Au terme de l´enquête spéciale, le Protecteur du citoyen cible différents correctifs, concrets et réalistes, pour que le peuple inuit reçoive les services éducatifs auxquels il a droit. Les améliorations passent selon lui par une action concertée entre le Ministère et la Commission scolaire Kativik.

La PPN remitió un documento al Grupo de Trabajo sobre la cuestión de la discriminación contra la mujer en la legislación y en la práctica de la ONU. 

Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has released his Annual Report for 2017/18. The Report shows increased clearance rates for complaints, and also a significant lift in his Office’s public profile through the release of the publication of our investigations, more guidance material, and our extensive training and assistance for government agencies.

The 21^st century family no longer relies solely on sexual or blood relations, but on how people choose their co-habitation. Marriage is not the only form of family. Ombudsman Juris Jansons calls for a unified understanding of the concept and protection of the family included in the Constitution (Satversme) and to provide a legal framework for recognizing various forms of family in Latvia.

El defensor del Pueblo de la provincia de Santa Fe, Raúl Lamberto, presentó un balance del funcionamiento de las oficinas móviles a cuatro meses de su puesta en funcionamiento. Contó que las unidades de atención llegaron a 39 localidades de la provincia y barrios de Rosario y Santa Fe. “Nos propusimos ser una institución de cercanía”, explicó.

Nika Kvaratskhelia, Head of the Department of Prevention and Monitoring of the Public Defender's Office, was elected as a member of the Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment for 2019-2022.

Climate change has a comprehensive impact on our lives. How to adjust social and economic development models to enable people to adapt to the impacts of climate change has become a major focus. In response to the climate change issue, the Control Yuan urges Council of Agriculture to improve its regulatory mechanism.

Ali Noroozi will be stepping down as the Australian Inspector-General of Taxation (IGT) on Monday 5 November 2018. Mr Noroozi held the office since November 2008.