IOI Ombudsman News 07/2024
Date of article: 23/02/2024
Daily News of: 23/02/2024
Country: 
WORLD
Author: International Ombudsman Institute
Article language: en
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BOTSWANA | Ombud trailblazers: Special celebration of the contributions of PioneersA key highlight of the Second International Ombuds Expo, which will take place in Gaborone, Botswana, from 29 July to 2 August 2024, will be a Special Celebration of Pioneers of Ombud, Human Rights and other related Oversight Institutions. Its significance is aptly captured by an old African saying: ‘If we stand tall, it is because we stand on the back of those who came before us’. Registrations for the event are still open. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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SIERRA LEONE | Appointment of the new Ombudsman of the Republic of Sierra LeoneThe Office of the Ombudsman wishes to inform the general public that his Excellency the President, Rtd. Brig. Dr. Julius Maada Bio, has appointed Tejan Ahmed Israel Jah, Esq. as the new Ombudsman of the Republic of Sierra Leone. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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BELGIQUE | Nuisances aéroportuaires et crise sanitaireHabitant en Province de Liège, Mme S. se plaint que depuis quelques semaines son habitation est survolée à basse altitude par des avions cargo. Elle s’inquiète également du développement de l’aéroport, craignant que les nuisances s’accentuent. Le Médiateur interpelle la SOWAER à propos des griefs formulés par Mme S. » more information » google translate » google translate (Español) |
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NEW ZEALAND | Chief Ombudsman calls for changes to Oranga Tamariki ‘on scale rarely requiredChief Ombudsman Peter Boshier is calling on the Government to make changes to Oranga Tamariki on a scale rarely required of a government agency. Mr Boshier’s comments follow the publication of his report on 21 February 2024, that details complaints he has dealt with about Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children over the past four years. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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FRANCE | « Lutter contre les discriminations : du recours individuel aux leviers systémiques », retour sur le colloque organisé le 8 févrierLe 8 février, 2024 à l’occasion des trois ans de la mise en place de la plateforme antidiscriminations.fr et du numéro 3928 dédié aux victimes de discrimination, la Défenseure des droits a réuni les acteurs de la lutte contre les discriminations pour une journée d’échanges sur les leviers à mobiliser pour prévenir et combattre efficacement les discriminations. » more information » google translate » google translate (Español) |
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GREECE | The Greek Ombudsman releases Special Report on the National Mechanism for the Investigation of Arbitrary Incidents 2022In 2022, the restrictive measures taken to control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic were lifted. The lifting of these measures is directly reflected in the volume of cases the Mechanism was asked to investigate in the previous year. Now, the Greek Ombudsman has released a Special Report on the National Mechanism for the Investigation of Arbitrary Incidents (EMIDIPA). » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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GUATEMALA | El Procurador de los Derechos Humanos sobre la situación de los pacientes renales crónicosEl Procurador de los Derechos Humanos Dr. Alejandro Córdova ante la situación que atraviesan los pacientes renales crónicos expresa que, personal de la Institución realiza supervisiones en la Unidad Nacional de Atención al Enfermo Renal Crónico (UNAERC), relacionadas con denuncias acerca que los pacientes no están recibiendo el tratamiento adecuado. Derivado de esa acción, se conoció que hay falta de provisión de kits que debieron entregar a dicha unidad, motivo por el cual, no se está brindando el tratamiento correspondiente. » more information » google translate » google translate (Francais) |
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AUSTRALIA | New Ombudsman report: Prison overcrowding and other mattersOn 21 February 2024, the report Prison overcrowding and other matters report: An investigation in response to a reference by the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee of the Queensland Parliament, by the Office of the Queensland Ombudsman, was tabled by the Honourable Curtis Pitt MP, Speaker of the Queensland Parliament. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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ANGOLA | Ombudsman receives in audience the Services Manager of Foreign Policy and Diplomacy of the Canadian Embassy in Angola, Gavin Nardocchio-JonesThe Ombudsman of the Republic of Angola made a specific approach to the role of the Ombudsman in Angola, emphasizing the scope of action, extent of services, most recurring cases, and number of complaints. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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PANAMÁ | Defensoría y Agencia Española de Cooperación trabajan por los derechos de los migrantes en las comunidades receptorasEl Defensor del Pueblo Eduardo Leblanc González y representantes de la Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AECID) sostuvieron una reunión para establecer la hoja de ruta del proyecto conjunto: Fortalecimiento de capacidades para la gestión de políticas migratorias en Panamá bajo un enfoque de Derechos Humanos para atender la población migrante y garantizar que no se vulneren sus derechos. » more information » google translate » google translate (Francais) |
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ESPAÑA | El Síndic de Greuges da un paso más en la defensa de la mediaciónEl 19 de febrero de 2024, la síndica de greuges de Cataluña, Esther Giménez-Salinas, firmó un convenio de colaboración con la presidenta del Grupo Europeo de Magistrados por la Mediación de España (GEMME), Carme Guil. » more information » google translate » google translate (Francais) |
