IOI Ombudsman News 31/2023

Date of article: 11/08/2023

Daily News of: 14/08/2023

Country:  WORLD

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Article language: en


 

 


 

 

MAURITIUS | Reminder: The Ombudsperson for Children holds two-day workshop on the situation of children in conflict with the law and deprived of their liberty

The Office of the Ombudsperson for Children invites Ombudsman and Mediator Institutions affiliated with the International Ombudsman Institute to participate in a 2-day Workshop on the theme “The role of Ombudsman and Mediators in monitoring the situation of children in conflict with the law and deprived of their liberty” to be held in the Republic of Mauritius on 5 and 6 September 2023. Kindly note that the registration deadline has been extended to 18 August 2023.



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AUSTRALIA | Western Australian Ombudsman and IOI President provides address to the 2023 ‘Meeting of the Minds’ gathering of ANZOA Members

This year, the Australian and New Zealand Ombudsman Association (ANZOA) celebrates its 20th anniversary. As such, the 2023 ‘Meeting of the Minds’ gathering of ANZOA’s Members was an opportunity for reflection on the evolution of Ombudsman in Australia and New Zealand and the challenges ahead.



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La médiatrice en visite de courtoisie

BURKINA FASO | Le Médiateur du Faso effectue une visite de courtoisie au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sanou

Dans la matinée de ce lundi 17 juillet 2023, le Médiateur du Faso, Madame Fatimata SANOU/TOURE, en séjour à Bobo-Dioulasso dans le cadre d’une mission de son institution, en a profité pour se rendre au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire SANOU Sourou pour une visite de courtoisie.



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Reporte ahora disponible

PERÚ | La Defensoría del Pueblo informa de que las alertas por mujeres desaparecidas reportan incremento en el primer semestre de 2023

La Defensoría del Pueblo informó que, en el primer semestre del 2023, la cifra de notas alertas por mujeres desaparecidas registradas por la Policía Nacional reportó un incremento superior a 200 casos con respecto al mismo periodo del año pasado. En efecto, en los seis primeros meses de este año se registraron 2889 notas de alerta, que evidencian un incremento en relación a la cifra de 2633 notas reportadas entre enero y junio de 2022.



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Special report now available

AUSTRALIA | The Victorian Ombudsman releases a report on misconduct in public organisations

Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass’s report, "Misconduct in public organisations: A casebook", tabled on 9 August 2023, sheds some light on her investigations into misconduct within the public sector. The report delves into seven case studies, discussing individuals engaging in misconduct and systems failing to manage misconduct risks.

 

 



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Ombudsman Kovacheva proposes criminalisation of acts against human dignity

BULGARIA | The Ombudsman submits to Parliament a legislative proposal on the criminalisation of acts against human dignity

Ombudsman Diana Kovacheva submits to the National Assembly a legislative proposal for the criminalisation in the Criminal Code (CrC) of offences involving the intentional infliction of physical or mental pain or suffering that degrades human dignity. She announced this on 1 August 2023, in the programme “This Morning” on bTV in connection with the Stara Zagora case, where an 18-year-old girl was cut with a dummy knife by a man and as a result of the 24 injuries inflicted she received 400 stitches.



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BELGIQUE | Le Médiateur fédéral publie des recommandations sur le droit aux primes énergie

Depuis l'été 2022, de nombreuses personnes contactent le Médiateur fédéral pour un problème avec leurs primes énergie. Cette année, le Médiateur fédéral a déjà reçu près de 800 plaintes et questions concernant les primes énergie que le gouvernement accorde aux citoyens pour réduire le montant de leur facture d’énergie.



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Hon Malera presided over the ceremony

MALAWI | Malawi Ombudsman staff take the Oath of Secrecy

On 7 August 2023, the Office of the Ombudsman administered the Oath of Secrecy to 40 of its members of staff and interns. The Director of Legal Services and Advisory, Chipiliro Mangulama, said the ceremony is in line with Section 10 of The Ombudsman Act, which stipulates the need for officers in the office of the Ombudsman to treat with utmost confidentiality any information made available to them in the course of their work.



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El embalse Cerro Alarcon Navalagamella

ESPAÑA | El Defensor del Pueblo solicita información sobre la evaluación ambiental de un proyecto de hotel en terrenos adyacentes a la Red Natura 2000

El Defensor del Pueblo ha ampliado sus actuaciones con el Ayuntamiento de Navalagamella (Madrid) y ha solicitado información adicional sobre la evaluación ambiental de un proyecto de hotel en terrenos ubicados junto a dos espacios incluidos en la Red Natura 2000.



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Ombudsman Punjab presents Annual Report 2022 to the Hon’ble Governor Punjab

PAKISTAN | The Ombudsman Punjab Major Azam Suleman Khan presents the Annual Report 2022 to Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman

Ombudsman Punjab, Major Azam Suleman Khan (Retd) (Hilal-i-Imtiaz), presented the annual report of the Office of the Ombudsman Punjab for 2022 to Governor Punjab, Muhammad Balighur Rehman, at the governor's house. Major Azam Suleman Khan elaborated on the noteworthy aspects of the annual report, stating that the ombudsman office successfully resolved 29,970 complaints out of a total of 31,149, resulting in an impressive 96% resolution rate.



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Reporte semanal ahora disponible

AMÉRICA LATINA | 82. Reporte semanal “Derechos Humanos en Perspectiva Internacional”

Les hacemos llegar el 82. Reporte Internacional de “Derechos Humanos en Perspectiva Internacional” elaborado por el Programa de Observación y Asistencia para el Fortalecimiento de las Defensorías del Pueblo, que forma parte de la Unidad de Política Institucional de la Defensoría del Pueblo de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (Argentina).



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Espacios naturales protegidos

Date of article: 10/08/2023

Daily News of: 14/08/2023

Country:  Spain

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Article language: es

El Defensor del Pueblo ha ampliado sus actuaciones con el Ayuntamiento de Navalagamella (Madrid) y ha solicitado información adicional sobre la evaluación ambiental de un proyecto de hotel en terrenos ubicados junto a dos espacios incluidos en la Red Natura 2000.

En concreto, la institución ha pedido “una copia del informe de afección o del certificado de no afección del proyecto a los espacios incluidos a la red Natura 2000, emitido por la Consejería de Medio Ambiente, Agricultura e Interior de la Comunidad de Madrid, así como del informe del organismo de cuenca en relación a posibles afecciones al dominio público hidráulico”.

El Defensor del Pueblo inició una actuación sobre este asunto el pasado mes de abril, tras recibir una queja presentada por una asociación ecologista, preocupada por el posible impacto ambiental del proyecto anunciado por el Consistorio en las inmediaciones de un espacio natural de alto valor medioambiental.

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Human Rights Ombudsman at a Zveza Sožitje seminar on preserving the psychophysical health of families of children with special needs

Date of article: 09/08/2023

Daily News of: 14/08/2023

Country:  Slovenia

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Article language: en

On 9 August 2023, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina participated at the seminar entitled Ohranjanje psihofizičnega zdravja družin otrok s posebnimi potrebami (Preserving the psychophysical health of families of children with special needs), organised by Zveza Sožitje in Izola. Ombudsman Svetina believes that it is important that we are aware of the importance of preserving the psychophysical health of families every day, especially in these times when many families are facing the consequences of the natural disaster.

In his introductory address, Ombudsman Svetina presented the basic mission of the institution of the Human Rights Ombudsman, which is to watch over various bodies in Slovenia and check whether they respect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of individuals and groups in their work. Using concrete examples, he also explained to the participants when and how they can turn to the Ombudsman and emphasised that that all procedures are confidential and free. “The operation of the institution of the Ombudsman is fairly vast, since we cover no fewer than 24 areas, including the treatment of vulnerable groups of inhabitants and contextual fields of human rights. Our competences are limited to state bodies, local self-governing bodies, and bearers of public authority. In its work, the institution is guided by the constitution, international law and domestic laws,” accentuated Ombudsman Svetina at the seminar.

He added that the Human Rights Ombudsman has not forgotten about those individuals who find it difficult to read or have difficulty understanding what they read and has thus adapted its brochures to an easy-to-read form. These present in a simple and clear manner when and how the readers can turn to the Ombudsman for help. A brief outline and illustration of actual live situations or cases simply clarify when the institution of the Ombudsman can help and when the solution to a problem is not under its authority. “It is important that time and again we warn about the problems of negative discrimination and the essential adaptation of the environment and services in such a way that all people will be able to realise their life needs and goals under the same conditions. Therefore, I call on anyone who believes that they have had their rights violated, finds themself in distress or has difficulty finding answers or clarifications from various institutions or bodies to turn to us. This way, we will be able to act with those responsible and demand that the competent institutions eliminate the violations,” Ombudsman Svetina emphasised in his closing statements.

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Ombudsman and Commissioner for Education update the House of Representatives on a complaint lodged by two sixth-form teachers

Date of article: 09/08/2023

Daily News of: 14/08/2023

Country:  Malta

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Article language: en

On the 3rd of August 2023, the Ombudsman and the Commissioner for Education updated the Speaker of the House of Representatives in connection with a Final Opinion which had been laid on the Table of the House in April 2023.

Two sixth-form teachers had complained about the unjust situation resulting from the pegging of calls for teachers in private and church schools with those issued by the Ministry for Education.

In their letter of the 3rd of August 2023 the Ombudsman and the Commissioner for Education informed the Speaker that by letter dated 2nd June 2023, the Principal Permanent Secretary had informed the Ombudsman’s Office that the Administration did not intend to implement the recommendations made in the Final Opinion dated 2nd February 2023. The Office of the Ombudsman responded to this letter, and a copy of the exchange is attached herewith:

02.06.2023 – Letter from the Principal Permanent Secretary

03.08.2023 – Commissioner for Education to the Principal Permanent Secretary

03.08.2023 – Letter to the Speaker

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Addio a Giandonato Morra Difensore Civico della Regione Abruzzo

Date of article: 08/08/2023

Daily News of: 14/08/2023

Country:  Italy

Author: Italian National Coordination of Regional and Autonomous Provinces Ombudsman Institutions

Article language: it

L’Ufficio di Presidenza del Coordinamento Nazionale dei Difensori Civici italiani esprime a nome di tutti i colleghi Difensori Civici delle Regioni e delle Province Autonome Italiane profondo cordoglio alla famiglia Morra e all’intera Istituzione del Consiglio regionale dell’Abruzzo per la dipartita del collega Avv. Giandonato Morra, Difensore Civico della Regione Abruzzo.

Marino Fardelli – Presidente e Difensore Civico della Regione Lazio
Antonia Fiordelisi – Vice Presidente e Difensore Civico della Regione Basilicata
Marcello Pecorari – Vice Presidente e Difensore Civico della Regione Umbria

Addio a Giandonato Morra. Perdiamo un vero signore

Sconfitto dalla malattia dopo aver lottato come era nel suo spirito da leone. Fu assessore regionale, Commissario del Parco, assessore comunale e candidato sindaco: apprezzato da tutti perchè non aveva barriera ideologiche. Funerali lunedì in Cattedrale TERAMO – Vinto da una malattia che ne ha consumato la sua pur fortissima fibra, è venuto a mancare Giandonato Morra. Con la sua scomparsa, all’età di 64 anni, viene a mancare un amico prima ancora che un personaggio di grandissimo spessore, umano e politico. Morra si era ammalato lo scorso anno ma nonostante … Leggi tuttoAddio a Giandonato Morra. Perdiamo un vero signore

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