IOI Ombudsman News 37/2021

IOI Ombudsman News 37/2021

Date of article: 17/09/2021

Daily News of: 17/09/2021

Country: WORLD

Author: International Ombudsman Institute

Article language: en

	AORC \| Webinar on Strengthening the Mandate of the Ombudsman - Registration now open The African Ombudsman Research Centre in cooperation with the African Ombudsman and Mediators Association, the University of KwaZulu-Natal and the IOI organizes a webinar on the topic of "Strengthening the mandate of the Ombudsman". The event will take place on Tuesday, 21 September 2021 (10AM SA) GMT+2. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

	AUSTRALIA \| Victorian Ombudsman launches investigation into border exemptions The Victorian Ombudsman has today launched an investigation into COVID-19 related interstate travel permits, exceptions and exemptions. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

	MALAWI \| Introducing the Malawi Ombudsman – Ms. Grace Malera The Office of the Ombudsman Malawi has a new Ombudsman with effect from 1 September 2021 and her name is Ms Grace Tikambenji Malera. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

	CYPRUS \| Statement regarding measures to combat Covid-19 and their compatibility with human rights law The Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights (Ombudsman) of Cyprus issued a statement regarding the measures taken to combat the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) and their compatibility with human rights law. The statement was deemed necessary because a number of citizens had reached out to the Ombudsman complaining about the measures and claiming that they violate their fundamental rights. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

	ARGENTINA \| Covid-19: nuevo reporte estadístico de la PPN La Procuración Penitenciaria de la Nación presenta un nuevo reporte estadístico con información actualizada a fin de agosto de 2021 sobre la situación de las personas privadas de la libertad en el marco de la actual emergencia sanitaria. » more information » google translate » google translate (Francais)

	UKRAINE \| Almanac on Kyiv International Forum on Roma Inclusion On 27 May 2021 the Kyiv International Forum on Roma Inclusion was held at the initiative of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Liudmyla Denisova. Based on the results of the Kyiv International Forum, it was decided to publish an Almanac, which will be published quarterly. The first issue dedicated to the Forum is now available. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

	PORTUGAL \| Family allowance - Ombudsman warns against significant delays The Ombudsman has been faced with a growing number of complaints in relation to significant delays in attribution of pre-natal family allowance, as well as in the initial attribution or reassessment of the income bracket of the family allowance for children and young people. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

	GEORGIA \| Introduction of Restrictive or Incentive Measures for Unvaccinated and Vaccinated Persons is not Discrimination The country is in the worst epidemiological situation, due to which dozens of people die every day. In the current situation, accelerating vaccination is essential to save the lives of our citizens. Recently, many citizens and organizations have addressed the Public Defender's Office with questions about whether they violate the rights of a person when they request to present a vaccination document in labour relations, services, health care, education or other areas and whether such a practice is discriminatory. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

	WORLD \| GANHRI 2020 Annual Report: A year in review During COVID-19, NHRIs have played a vital role to support national health responses, as well as defend those most at risk of human rights violations. In the face of hard lockdowns and other restrictions, they have been strong advocates for the rule of law. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español)

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