IOI Ombudsman News 28/2023

Date of article: 21/07/2023

Daily News of: 24/07/2023

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IOI | President makes submission to the review of Statutory Offices of the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador

IOI President Chris Field PSM was very pleased to have had the opportunity to make a submission to the Review of Statutory Offices of the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, being undertaken by the Honourable Robert A. Fowler.



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Left to right: Ombudsman of Thailand, Songsak Saicheua; Acting Deputy Head of Mission, Jane Racancoj; and IOI President, Chris Field PSM.

IOI | President participates in the Australian Embassy Speaker Series on the occasion of his official visit to Thailand

As part of his official visit to Thailand, IOI President Chris Field PSM was delighted to be invited to participate in the Australian Embassy Speaker Series. President Field was joined by his friend and colleague, Ombudsman of Thailand, Songsak Saicheua. 



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AORC | Webinar on Strengthening Cyber Security in Ombudsman Institutions

Join the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC), a research and training arm of the African Ombudsman and Mediators' Association (AOMA), for an essential webinar on "Strengthening Cyber Security in Ombudsman Institutions" on Tuesday, 25 July 2023 from 10:00 am - 11:30 am (GMT+2). 



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IOI President, Chris Field PSM and Chief Ombudsman of Thailand and Asia Region President, Somsak Suwansujarit.

AUSTRALIA | Bilateral Meeting under the MoU between the office of the Ombudsman of Thailand and the office of the Ombudsman of Western Australia

An invitation from the Chief Ombudsman of Thailand for Western Australian Ombudsman and IOI President, Chris Field PSM, to visit Bangkok and attend the 2023 Asia Region Meeting of the IOI and International Seminar proved a propitious occasion for the two offices to undertake a Bilateral Meeting under the MoU.



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PORTUGAL | Ombudsman warns against collection of undue charges and failure to deliver proof of denunciation to citizens

The Ombudsperson addressed a Recommendation to the Minister of Internal Administration, drawing attention to the collection of undue charges by the security forces and renewing her appeal for a definitive solution to the lack of delivery of proof of payment for denunciations made by citizens.



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BRAZIL | National Ombudsman (PFDC) releases Management Report 2022

The Office of the National Ombudsman of Brazil (PFDC) has published its Management Report 2020 - 2022. Among the body’s various agendas are the migratory crisis, the fight against homotransphobia and racism, the defence of women’s rights, human rights at the corporate level, freedom of expression, adequate food, the forced disappearance of people and the promotion of human rights.



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Report now available

CANADA | BC Ombudsperson releases 2023 report “Time to Right the Wrong”

The Ombudsperson of British Colombia (BC) released its report on 18 July 2023. It addresses the recent complaints to the Ombudsperson from surviving members of the Doukhobor community, who were apprehended, institutionalized and maltreated as children in the 1950s. The report draws on information from a 1999 BC Ombudsman investigation and report, renewing the call for both an apology and compensation. 



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Le Médiateur du Faso a rendu une visite de courtoisie aux autorités coutumières et religieuses

BURKINA FASO | Le Médiateur échange avec les autorités coutumières et religieuses de Banfora

C’est une coutume pour le Médiateur du Faso de rendre une visite de courtoisie aux autorités coutumières et religieuses. A Banfora, le mercredi 12 juillet 2023, le Médiateur du Faso, madame Fatimata SANOU/TOURE a rencontré les leaders des communautés coutumières, musulmane, protestante et catholique de Banfora.



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ESPAÑA | La Generalitat elimina la obligación de la cita previa a petición del Síndic

El Gobierno de la Generalitat aprobó un nuevo modelo de atención al ciudadano que incluye dos medidas que el Síndic venía reclamando desde hace tiempo. En primer lugar, se ha suprimido la preinscripción obligatoria para acceder a servicios y trámites. En segundo lugar, la Generalitat ha anunciado que el teléfono de información ciudadana 012 será gratuito.



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HONG KONG, CHINA | Results of Ombudsman’s investigation into Housing Department’s arrangements for senior citizens and converted one-person units

The Ombudsman, Ms Winnie Chiu, announced at a press conference on 13 July 2023,  the completion of a direct investigation into the arrangements for Housing for Senior Citizens (“HSC”) and converted one-person (“C1P”) units by the Housing Department (“HD”), and made eight recommendations for improvement to HD.



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MOLDOVA | Report on human rights and freedoms in the Republic of Moldova

The Office of the People's Advocate (Ombudsman) of Moldova has published its Report on Human Rights and Freedoms in the Republic of Moldova in 2022. The Report presents essential information from the work of the People's Advocate containing a collection of emergency and planned activities, aimed to support and encourage the national authorities to advance on human rights. 



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Jorge Barraguirre y Gabriel Savino

ARGENTINA | El Defensor Savino recibió al Procurador General de la Corte Suprema provincial

Gabriel Savino y Jorge Barraguirre analizaron temas vinculados con la situación de las infancias y adolescencias, la Justicia Penal Restaurativa y el desarrollo electoral en la provincia de Santa Fe, entre otras cuestiones.



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The Forum for Dialogue between the Ombudsperson’s Institution and Civil Society Organizations

KOSOVO | Working meeting of the Forum for Dialogue between the Ombudsperson’s Institution and Civil Society Organizations

The regular working meeting of the Forum for Dialogue between the Ombudsperson’s Institution and Civil Society Organizations was held on Thursday 14 July 2023, in Pristina. In this meeting, the cooperation of the Ombudsperson and civil society in undertaking joint initiatives for the protection of basic human rights and freedoms in the country was highly appreciated. 



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Mr. Ajaz Ali Khan, Ombudsman Sindh, presenting the Annual Report of 2022 to Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister Sindh

PAKISTAN | Ombudsman Sindh presents Annual Report 2022 to Governor and Chief Minister Sindh

Provincial Ombudsman Sindh, Mr. Ajaz Ali Khan, presented the Annual Report of the Ombudsman Institution for the year 2022 to the Chief Minister Sindh on 11 June 2023 and to the Governor Sindh on 12 June 2023. The report highlighted the performance, achievements and progress of the Institution during the year 2022.



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Miembros del Yuan de Control inspeccionan el parque residencial  circular de energía verde inteligente (25 de mayo de 2023)

YUAN DE CONTROL, TAIWÁN | Inspección de la aplicación de tecnologías de energía verde y 5G AIoT

Los días 25 y 26 de mayo de 2023, el presidente de Control Yuan, Chen Chu, el presidente y miembro de la Comisión de Finanzas y Economía, Shih Chin-Fang, y otros miembros visitaron varias instituciones para obtener más información sobre la aplicación de la energía verde y las tecnologías 5G AIoT, el desarrollo de la industria de la energía eólica marina y el desarrollo de talentos.



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After the interface with the committee, Ombudsman Malera also interacted with the Media

MALAWI | Malawi Ombudsman releases 2022 Annual Report

The Office of the Ombudsman in Malawi has released its 2022 Annual Report, highlighting some of the successes registered in the year under review and prospects for 2023. Ombudsman Grace Malera presented the report before the Legal Affairs Committee of Parliament on Tuesday, 4 July 2023.



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Reporte semenal ahora disponible

AMÉRICA LATINA | 79. Reporte Internacional de “Derechos Humanos en Perspectiva Internacional”

Les hacemos llegar el 79. 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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