IOI Ombudsman News 48/2021
Date of article: 03/12/2021
Daily News of: 03/12/2021
Country: WORLD
Author: International Ombudsman Institute
Article language: en
IOI | President greets delegates at conference commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the State Comptroller and Ombudsman of IsraelChris Field, President of the International Ombudsman Institute and Western Australian Ombudsman, provided an opening greeting to delegates at the international conference on Advancing the Rights of the Elderly in an Age of Longevity, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the State Comptroller and Ombudsman of Israel. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
|
|
|
IOI | President provides opening address to the XII Virtual Assembly and Seminar of ILOChris Field, President of the International Ombudsman Institute and Western Australian Ombudsman, provided an opening address to the XII Virtual Assembly and Seminar of the Institute of Latin American Ombudsman (ILO), Human Rights and Transition: The Ombudsmen and their contribution to the future, held on 2 December 2021. The Assembly and Seminar was dedicated to Berta Cáceres, a Lencar indigenous woman from Honduras and defender of the Lencar people, the protection of their territories and the environment. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
|
|
|
AMÉRICA LATINA | Ciclo de charlas sobre el derecho a la ciudadLa Defensoría del Pueblo de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, junto a la Comisión de Derechos Humanos de la Ciudad de México (CDHCM) y con auspicio de la Alianza Global del Ombudsperson Local (AGOL), se unen para realizar un ciclo de charlas sobre el Derecho a la Ciudad. El cuarto y último encuentro del ciclo se llevará a cabo el 7 de diciembre de 2021. » more information » google translate » google translate (Francais) |
|
|
|
AORC | Ethical, transparent and accountable leadershipThe African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC) – the research and training arm of the African Ombudsman and Mediators Association (AOMA) – cordially invites you to a facilitated Zoom discussion on “Ethical, Transparent and Accountable Leadership”, which will take place on 14 December 2021 from 10.00 – 11.30 am SA (GMT+2). » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
|
|
|
CARIBBEAN | Welcome Sir Hayden ThomasDr Hayden Thomas, an Honorary Life Member of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI), first Ombudsman of Antigua and Barbuda, first President of the Caribbean Ombudsman Association (CAROA) and former Vice-President and Board Director of the IOI was recently conferred with the Knight Grand Cross of the most Distinguished Order of the Nation (KGCN), a national honour of Antigua and Barbuda. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
|
|
|
PORTUGAL | Maria Lúcia Amaral takes office for a second mandate as OmbudsmanOn 2 December 2021, at 12.30 pm, Professor Maria Lúcia da Conceição Abrantes Amaral took up her post in Parliament as Ombudsman for a second mandate, in a ceremony presided over by His Excellency the President of the Assembly of the Republic. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
|
|
|
FINLAND | Petri Jääskeläinen continues as OmbudsmanDoctor of Laws Petri Jääskeläinen has been re-elected to serve as Parliamentary Ombudsman of Finland for a term of four years from January 2022 – December 2025. Dr. Jääskeläinen has already acted as Parliamentary Ombudsman two four-year terms. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
|
|
|
AOMF | Élection de la nouvelle Présidente et du nouveau Bureau de l’AOMFLa protectrice du citoyen du Québec, Mme Marie Rinfret, vient d’être élue présidente de l’Association des Ombudsmans et Médiateurs de la Francophonie (AOMF) à l’issue de l’assemblée générale virtuelle du jeudi 25 novembre 2021 où ont été élus un nouveau Bureau, Conseil d’administration et Comité des adhésions. Leur mandat sera d’une durée de trois ans. » more information » google translate » google translate (Español) |
|
|
|
APOR | Waka Tangata – Issue 8 of the APOR E-news now availableThe Waka Tangata APOR E-News includes news and views from integrity organisations in the Pacific and Australasian Region. Issue 8 of the Waka Tangata APOR E-news is now available online. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
|
|
|
PAKISTAN | Recommendations by Ombudsman Sindh on the issue of girls educationOn the initiative of Provincial Ombudsman Sindh, Pakistan, Mr. Ajaz Ali Khan, Sindh Education Foundation (SEF) has conducted a research study on the issue of girls education in Sindh, which was sponsored by the International Ombudsman Institute within its regional subsidies programme. The Honourable Chief Minister Sindh inaugurated the launching ceremony on 21 October, 2021. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
|
|
|
AUSTRALIA | Greater transparency needed for Government’s use of machine technology in decision-makingNew South Wales (NSW) Ombudsman Paul Miller has called for greater visibility of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other machine technology by NSW Government agencies. In a report tabled in Parliament, the Ombudsman has cautioned agencies that using machine technology in ways that do not accord with standards of lawfulness, transparency, fairness and accountability, could lead to findings of maladministration or potentially unlawful conduct. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
|
|
|
ARGENTINA | La Defensoría del Pueblo firmó un convenio de cooperación con el InadiAmbas instituciones impulsarán políticas públicas para combatir la discriminación, xenofobia y el racismo. El acuerdo fue rubricado por el defensor Jorge Henn y la titular del organismo nacional, Victoria Donda. » more information » google translate » google translate (Francais) |
|
|
|
SLOVENIA | Ombudsman Svetina says any violence against women must be condemned, reported and punishedOn the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, commemorated on 25 November, the Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina emphasised that any violence against women and girls is unacceptable and constitutes a serious violation of human rights. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
|
|
|
CHINA | Ombudsman Hong Kong examines pilot scheme on community care service voucher for the elderlyThe Ombudsman, Ms Winnie Chiu, announced the launch of a direct investigation to examine the Government’s operational arrangements for the pilot scheme on Community Care Service Voucher for the elderly. The Government’s current elderly care policy is to promote “ageing in place as the core, institutional care as backup”. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
|