IOI Ombudsman News 49/2023
Date of article: 15/12/2023
Daily News of: 18/12/2023
Country: 
WORLD
Author: International Ombudsman Institute
Article language: en
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IOI | First outline of 13th IOI World Conference programmeOn 13 May 2024 the 13th IOI World Conference starts in The Hague. The aim of the IOI conference is to focus on what we as Ombudsman can do for citizens to make a better future for all. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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AFRICA | AOMA held its 7th General AssemblyThe African Ombudsman and Mediators Association (AOMA) successfully concluded its 7th General Assembly in Kigali, Rwanda, from 27-29 November 2023. Themed "Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Mediation and Ombudsman Roles," this assembly was a pivotal forum for leaders and delegates from across Africa to engage in meaningful discussions regarding the evolving ethical considerations in mediation and Ombudsman services. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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PAKISTAN | Provincial Ombudsman Khyber Pakhtunkhwa successfully conducted second awareness campaignAfter successfully conducting the first phase of awareness campaign under the IOI regional subsidy project, the IOI General Secretariat has extended the said project further under the IOI regional subsidy project and granted a subsidy grant worth 2,667/-€. A detailed plan of different activities was prepared for the proper utilization of this grant/amount. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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NEW ZEALAND | Chief Ombudsman hosts Māori KingNew Zealand has a substantial indigenous population, the Māori people. The Ombudsman in New Zealand has been conscious that Māori have not always been well-served by the State and that there have been periods in New Zealand’s post-European history of unfairness and unreasonableness towards Māori. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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PANAMÁ | Defensor expone sobre Gardí Subdup en conferencia de Cambio ClimáticoEl Defensor del Pueblo, Eduardo Leblanc González, participó de manera virtual el 4 de deciembre de 2023, en la conferencia de partes de cambio climático COP28 UAE, en la que tocó el tema: “Efecto del Cambio Climático en comunidades Insulares: El Ejemplo de Gardí Subdup, Panamá”. » more information » google translate » google translate (Francais) |
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GEORGIA | Public Defender’s Office holds information meeting with Campaign against Gender-Based ViolenceRepresentatives of the Gender Department and Regional Division of the Public Defender’s Office of Georgia held several dozens of meetings in different cities and villages of Georgia within the framework of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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AUSTRALIA | Victorian Ombudsman publishes report on alleged politicisation of public sectorOn 6 December 2023, the Victorian Ombudsman tabled in Parliament her report Alleged politicisation of the public sector: Investigation of a matter referred from the Legislative Council on 9 February 2022 – Part 2. It stemmed from a motion requiring the Ombudsman to investigate several matters, including an allegation about the politicisation of the public sector. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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PHILIPPINES | Ombudsman marks International Anti-Corruption DayDecember 9 marks the commemoration of International Anti-Corruption Day and as part of the observance, the Office of the Ombudsman held the SIKHAY LABAN SA KORAPSYON (SiLaK) Galvanizing the Anti-Corruption Sector Thru Strategic Innovations and Gender Mainstreaming, with the participation of various stakeholders and civil society organizations. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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CANADA | Rapport spécial du Protecteur du citoyen sur les mécanismes de divulgations au sein des organismes publics du QuébecLe protecteur du citoyen, Marc-André Dowd, a rendu public le 7 décembre 2023 un rapport spécial en matière d’intégrité publique intitulé Notoriété et crédibilité des mécanismes de divulgation au sein des organismes publics québécois. Ses constats résultent d’un sondage auprès du personnel de l’État pour évaluer la notoriété des moyens de divulgation, leur accessibilité et la confiance qu’ils inspirent. » more information » google translate » google translate (Español) |
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CANADA | Québec Ombudsman publishes special report on disclosure mechanismsOn 7 December 2023, Québec Ombudsman Marc-André Dowd released his special report on public integrity: Notoriété et crédibilité des mécanismes de divulgation au sein des organismes publics québécois. His findings are based on a survey of government employees to assess awareness of disclosure mechanisms, their accessibility and the trust they inspire. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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POLAND | Annual Report on the activities of the National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture in 2022On 18 December 2022, 20 years had passed since the adoption, by the UN General Assembly, of the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Thanks to the implementation of the OPCAT into the Polish legal system, the National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture has been operating in Poland for nearly 15 years already as part of the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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LITHUANIA | Seimas Ombudspersons’ Office pays visit to Danish Parliamentary OmbudsmanOn 20-24 November 2023, Seimas Ombudsperson Erika Leonaitė and the advisors of the Human Rights Division of the Office visited Copenhagen. The study visit was organised by the Danish Parliamentary Ombudsman's Office, which not only deals with complaints, like most Ombudsman institutions, but also carries out national torture prevention functions in accordance with the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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MALAWI | Malawi Parliament passes Ombudsman (Amendment) BillOn 7 December 2023, the Malawi Parliament passed the Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023 after close to one and half hours of scrutiny. This bill seeks to amend the Ombudsman Act (Cap. 3:07) in order to clarify and strengthen the legal framework of the jurisdiction and mandate of the Ombudsman. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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CANADA | BC independent oversight offices urge public consultation, legislative reform on use of artificial intelligenceThree oversight Officers of the Legislature are urging the BC government to expand its consultation on draft principles for the responsible use of artificial intelligence to members of the public in a letter to Minister of Citizens’ Services Lisa Beare. The ministry’s consultation is currently restricted to employees of the BC public service. The officers are also calling on government to ensure clear legislation is in place to protect the interest of British Columbians when AI is used. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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AUSTRALIA | Defence Force Ombudsman Report: Does Defence handle unacceptable behaviour complaints effectively?The Commonwealth Ombudsman, Iain Anderson, in his role as Defence Force Ombudsman, published his own motion inquiry report, Defending Fairness: Does Defence handle unacceptable behaviour complaints effectively? » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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ARGENTINA | María Rosa Muiños participó del encuentro “Diálogos Ciudadanos. El Rol de las Defensorías Locales en la Agenda de Derechos”La Defensora del Pueblo porteño formó parte del panel “Institucionalidad y experiencias de las Defensorías Locales en América Latina”, donde expuso sobre los vínculos de cooperación entre las Defensorías regionales e internacionales, la colaboración con dependencias gubernamentales y las acciones efectivas que llevó adelante desde el comienzo de su gestión para responder las demandas de los vecinos y vecinas de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires. » more information » google translate » google translate (Francais) |
