IOI Ombudsman News 49/2021
Date of article: 10/12/2021
Daily News of: 10/12/2021
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Author: International Ombudsman Institute
Article language: en
ARGENTINA | María Rosa Muiños es la nueva Defensora del Pueblo de la Ciudad de Buenos AiresFue elegida hoy por la Legislatura porteña para ocupar el cargo que había dejado vacante Alejandro Amor en julio, cuando renunció para postularse como primer candidato a legislador por el Frente de Todos. La flamante Defensora del Pueblo aseguró que trabajará para lograr "el bien común y para representar a quienes viven y transitan cotidianamente por la Ciudad". » more information » google translate » google translate (Francais) |
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LATVIA | Ombudsman is elected in GANHRI CRPD working groupOn 3 December 2021, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, elections were held at the annual meeting of the European Network of the Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI), and the Latvian Ombudsman was elected to the GANHRI Working Group on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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FIO | La presidencia de la FIO quedó en manos del Defensor de DominicanaEl Defensor del Pueblo de la República Dominica, Pablo Ulloa, fue ungido como Presidente de la Federación Iberoamericana del Ombudsman (FIO) al término de la XXV asamblea de la institución que se llevó a cabo en la isla caribeña. » more information » google translate » google translate (Francais) |
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AUSTRALIA | Victorian Ombudsman findings on Department of Health border exemption schemeThe Victorian Ombudsman released her latest Investigation into decision-making under the Victorian Border Crossing Permit Directions. The report shows rather than fairly considering individual circumstances and risks, the exemptions scheme was a blunt instrument that resulted in unjust outcomes, potentially for thousands of people. Some found themselves effectively homeless and caught up in a bureaucratic nightmare. More than 300 complainants told their stories as part of the investigation. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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CANADA | Vulnerable Penticton resident unfairly loses home in municipal tax sale – Ombudsperson calls for compensation and law reformVictoria – In the wake of a vulnerable 60-year-old woman losing her home, Ombudsperson Jay Chalke calls for significant changes to the way municipalities use tax sales to collect outstanding property taxes. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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ST. MAARTEN | Three Ombudsman, one message: “Leaders address social injustice”The three ombudsmen of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, representing St. Maarten, Curaçao and the Netherlands/BES islands, urge governments in the Kingdom to take social justice issues seriously. “Real consideration for the people, that is what is missing from government.” » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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SLOVENIA | Ombudsman publishes English version of Annual Report and NPM Report for 2020The Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia is happy to announce that the Annual Report for 2020 and the Report on Implementation of the Tasks of the National Preventive Mechanism under the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment for 2020, are now available also in English language. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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USA | USOA - Summer Webinar SeriesThe United States Ombudsman Association was once again privileged and honored to be a recipient of a grant from the IOI to provide important training to ombudsmen in July and August 2021. As COVID created a need for virtual training since in-person training was not an option, USOA developed a five part Summer Webinar Series. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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TAIWAN | Control Yuan passes draft amendments to Provision of Control ActOn 12 October 2021, the Control Yuan passed the Draft Amendments to the Control Act, adding a special section to Chapter 5-1, “Exercise of the Powers and Functions of the National Human Rights Commission,” by enacting a special law, sending it to the Legislative Yuan for consideration on the same day. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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UK | NIPSO Quarterly Bulletin – Winter 2021The Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman (NIPSO) launches the winter edition 2021 of its Quarterly Bulletin. The Bulletin aims to provide readers with a short, easy-to-read summary of news from the office, drawing attention to NIPSO’s most recent investigation reports, providing updates on new initiatives, and highlighting other aspects of the Ombudsman’s work. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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AUSTRALIA | IGTO announces three new review investigationsThe Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman (IGTO), Ms Karen Payne, has announced three new review investigations that her office will be progressing throughout 2022. A brief summary of the three review investigations is set out here. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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