IOI Ombudsman News 28/2021
Date of article: 16/07/2021
Daily News of: 16/07/2021
Country: 
WORLD
Author: International Ombudsman Institute
Article language: en
AOMF | Célébration de la journée africaine des droits de l’enfantLa Permanence de l’institution " Le Médiateur de la République", sise à Abidjan a abrité ce mercredi 19 juin 2021, la célébration de la Journée de l’Enfant Africain sur le thème : « La Protection des enfants en Côte d’Ivoire, 30 ans après la CADBE, bilan et perspectives ».
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GEORGIA | Regional conference on the rights of older persons and the role of Ombudsman/NHRIsThe Office of Public Defender (Ombudsman) of Georgia will host a regional conference on „Rights of Older Persons and the Role of Ombudsman/NHRIs“, which will be held on 20 July 2021 (10:00 – 13:15 CEST), online via Zoom.
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ARGENTINA | La Defensoría del Pueblo realizó el conversatorio Reflexiones sobre prácticas restaurativas y la cultura de pazDurante la actividad, que se desarrolló en forma virtual, se presentó la versión impresa del libro “Justicia Restaurativa: aportes y reflexiones sobre el campo restaurativo y la cultura de paz”.
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THAILAND | Mr. Somsak Suwansujarit appointed new Chief Ombudsman of ThailandPursuant to section 17 of the Organic Act of Ombudsmen B.E. 2560 (2017), Mr Viddhavat Rajatanun has completed his term as Chief Ombudsman of Thailand. Following the Royal Proclamation Appointment granted by His Majesty the King Mahavajiralongkorn, Mr. Somsak Suwansujarit was appointed Chief Ombudsman of Thailand and Assoc.Prof. Issaree Hunsacharoonroj as Ombudsman of Thailand.
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CHINA | Ombudsman of Hong Kong announces two own-motion investigationsThe Ombudsman of Hong Kong, China, Ms Winnie Chiu, announced the launch of two own-motion investigations. One will examine the operational arrangements for statutory visits under the Justices of the Peace Visit Programme (JP Visit Programme); the other one will investigate problems of alleged illegal operation of kaito ferry service.
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KENYA | Ombudsman Newsletter January – June 2021The Commission on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman) of Kenya has published the first issue of the Ombudsman Newsletter for 2021. The Newsletter covers the period from January to June 2021.
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AUSTRALIA | Commonwealth Ombudsman speech at 10th Annual Prisons ConferenceThe Commonwealth Ombudsman, Michael Manthorpe PSM, addressed the 10th Annual Prisons Conference, presenting on Australia’s journey to implement the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT).
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LITHUANIA | Proposed amendments to the Law on the Legal Status of Aliens equated with legalization of human rights violationsSeimas Ombudswoman Milda Vainiutė urged the authorities not to adopt amendments to the Republic of Lithuania Law on the Legal Status of Aliens, that would allow human rights violations and pose a threat to vulnerable migrants. After presenting the assessment of the proposed legal regulation, the Seimas Ombudswoman acknowledged that the draft law contradicts not only human rights, but also Lithuania’s international obligations.
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AOMF | Ouverture de la plateforme de cours en ligneL’Association des Ombudsmans et des Médiateurs de la Francophonie (AOMF) lance une plateforme de cours en ligne, au regard de l’importance du renforcement des capacités de ses membres, via notamment la formation. Cette nouvelle plateforme permet la formation massive de tous les collaborateurs de médiateurs, la possibilité de rendre certaines formations accessibles à tous, ainsi que la possibilité de maintenir des échanges permanents entre les membres.
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AUSTRIA | Annual Report on the activities of the Austrian NPM 2020In 2020 the work of the Austrian National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) was significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The English version of the NPM’s activities in 2020 is now available.
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CAYMAN ISLANDS | Ombudsman sees more data, police and whistleblower complaintsThe Office of the Ombudsman’s annual report for 2020 was made public in Parliament on 14 July 2021. During 2020, the office fielded a total of 332 enquiries from members of the public, opened 231 cases for either investigation or informal resolution and resolved 210 cases. By way of comparison, the office opened 30 more cases overall during 2020 than in 2019, despite the pandemic and government lockdown during the second quarter.
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IRELAND | Ombudsman publishes summer edition of the Ombudsman's CasebookIt contains a mixture of cases drawn from the work of the Office of the Ombudsman of Ireland which they hope prove useful to service providers in developing their services.
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ILO | Pronunciamiento ante el magnicidio del Presidente de HaitíEl Consejo Directivo del Instituto Latinoamericano del Ombudsman-Defensorías del Pueblo (ILO), manifiesta su honda preocupación por el magnicidio del presidente de Haití y por la sistemática violación de los derechos humanos del pueblo haitiano.
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