IOI Ombudsman News 41/2024
Date of article: 18/10/2024
Daily News of: 18/10/2024
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MÉXICO | Comisión de Derechos Humanos de la Ciudad de México finaliza proyecto de fortalecimiento regionalEn consonancia con el objetivo del Instituto Internacional del Ombudsman (IIO) de promover el intercambio de información y ayudar a sus miembros a desarrollar capacidades, la Comisión de Derechos Humanos de la Ciudad de México desarrolló, entre mayo de 2023 y mayo de 2024, el proyecto “Construcción de una agenda común y acciones estratégicas en materia de derechos humanos para América Latina y el Caribe desde los Organismos No Jurisdiccionales en el contexto post COVID-19”. El proyecto fue financiado por el programa de subvenciones regionales del IIO. » more information » google translate » google translate (Francais) |
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ESTONIA | Ombudspersons and their advisers from 18 countries gathered in Estonia to discuss AI and Human RightsThis week, ombudspersons and their advisers from 18 countries across Europe, Africa, and Asia convened in Estonia for a two-day training seminar focused on the technological, legal, and ethical dimensions of AI in administrative decisions and ombuds investigations. As AI evolves rapidly, ensuring its alignment with human rights, the rule of law, and democratic values in decision-making processes is becoming increasingly important. This training seminar was financed by the International Ombudsman Institute. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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ANGOLA | The Ombudsman of the Republic of Angola celebrates for the first time the International Day of the OmbudsmanThe event was held on October 10th and included an opening speech by the Angolan Ombudsman, the representative of the National Assembly, the interim UN representative in Angola, the PNUD representative in Angola, followed by presentations of virtual speeches by Her Excellency the President of the International Ombudsman Institute, Dra. Nashieli Ramírez Hernández, the Executive Director of the International Ombudsman Association, Dra. Ellen Miller, the Secretary of the African Ombudsman and Mediators Association (AOMA), Dra Caroline Sokoni, and other representatives of Angolan state bodies. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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PAKISTAN | Certificate distribution ceremony to Brand AmbassadorsThe Certificate distribution ceremony among the Brand Ambassadors for Provincial Ombudsman Sindh, selected from Hamdard University and Sindh Madressatul Islam University, was held at the Ombudsman Secretariat on 30 September 2024. Provincial Ombudsman Sindh, Dr. Muhammad Sohail Rajput, welcomed the Brand Ambassadors and faculty members from both the Universities. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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AUSTRALIA | South Australian Ombudsman's 2023-24 Annual Report tabled in parliamentThe South Australian Ombudsman’s 2023-24 Annual Report was tabled in parliament on Tuesday 15 October 2024. The Ombudsman, Ms Emily Strickland, reported a five per cent increase in the number of complaints received – rising to just over 4600. More than 180 complaints were resolved by agreement including through the use of statutory conciliation powers. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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CANADA | Taxpayers' Ombudsperson releases 2023–2024 Annual ReportCanada’s Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson, Mr. François Boileau, released his annual report, Fair Access to Service, which was tabled on 8 October 2024 in the House of Commons by Ms. Iqra Khalid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue. The report provides an overview of the activities of the Office of the Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024. » more information » plus en Francais » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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PORTUGAL | Ombudsman celebrates 50 years with conference on the role of the Ombudsman in the defence of democracy and fundamental rightsOn September 27, the Palácio de Vilalva in Lisbon hosted the conference “Five Decades of Freedom and Justice: Celebrating 50 Years of the Ombudsman and April 25”. The event, organized by the Ombudsman’s Office, marked the fiftieth anniversary of the creation of this institution in Portugal. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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HONG KONG, CHINA | Mediation Case: Lands Department attentive to public concern with prompt actions to address risk of tree collapseA village resident was concerned about the condition of the trees on the government land nearby, particularly a large tree adjacent to his house, which had grown taller and taller with its trunk leaning more significantly. The Ombudsman’s Office sympathised with his long-standing concern, given that tree collapse had caused casualties time and time again in the past. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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ARGENTINA | CAV: 30 años de promoción de derechos y asistencia a víctimasEste 13 de octubre, el Centro de Asistencia a la Víctima y al Testigo del Delito cumple 3 décadas de vida. A lo largo de estos años el CAV, creado por ley provincial Nº 11202, se ha consolidado como una institución que brinda un conjunto de respuestas diferenciadas del resto de las organizaciones estatales. Su estructura, modo de funcionamiento y la interacción tanto con la gestión pública como con la administración de justicia, ha permitido un abordaje integral y una lectura compleja de las problemáticas con las que nos enfrentamos a diario. » more information » google translate » google translate (Francais) |
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UK | Teenage girl waited two years for mental health treatmentA teenage girl suffering ‘intense emotional meltdowns’ had to wait two years – almost six times the target – for mental health treatment. England’s Health Ombudsman is urging Government and NHS leaders to prioritise timely treatment of people experiencing poor mental health and support the NHS workforce to deliver this. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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PANAMÁ | Defensoría presenta “Hablemos de Derechos Humanos”, el podcastA fin de continuar con la promoción, protección y defensa de los Derechos Humanos en la República de Panamá, la Defensoría del Pueblo presenta a partir de este lunes, el 14 de octubre de 2024, el Podcast: “Hablemos de Derechos Humanos”; con el tema Salud Mental, Cuidados y Prevención. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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SLOVENIA | Ombudsman institution critical about the process of solving long-lasting problems in the field of environment also at the President’s ForumOn 30 September 2024, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar, at Brdo pri Kranju hosted the fourth President’s Forum, in the forefront of which was the right to healthy a living environment. During the debate, Deputy Ombudsman, Dr Dijana Možina Zupanc, emphasised that violations of human rights in this field are ongoing, since every year the institution receives almost 200 complaints, of which approximately one fifth is valid. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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PERÚ | Defensoría del Pueblo: debe garantizarse el acceso al SIS y atención médica a migrantes en situación de vulnerabilidadLa Defensoría del Pueblo reafirmó su compromiso con la protección de los derechos fundamentales de las personas migrantes, asegurando el acceso de este sector de la población a atención médica gratuita a través del Seguro Integral de Salud. Ello fue posible luego de dos casos ocurridos en Ica y Tarapoto, en los que el punto en común fue que las personas requerían atención médica especializada y no contaban con los recursos ni la documentación necesaria para acceder a estos servicios. » more information » google translate » google translate (Francais) |
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CANADA | Release of the report, A shared future: A closer look at our official language minority communitiesCommissioner of Official Languages of Canada Raymond Théberge released his report entitled A shared future: A closer look at our official language minority communities on 9 Oktober 2024. The report provides an overview of the current realities of official language minority communities, which are often on the front lines of official language challenges across Canada. » more information » plus en Francais » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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ESPAÑA | Ángel Gabilondo en la Comisión Mixta de Relaciones con el Defensor del Pueblo: “Es la hora del Parlamento”El Defensor del Pueblo, Ángel Gabilondo, ha comparecido el martes, el 15 de octubre de 2024, en el Congreso de los Diputados ante la Comisión Mixta Congreso-Senado de Relaciones con el Defensor del Pueblo para presentar el Informe sobre abusos sexuales en el ámbito de la Iglesia católica y el papel de los poderes públicos. Una respuesta necesaria. » more information » google translate » google translate (Francais) |
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