IOI Ombudsman News 10/2026

Date of article: 13/03/2026

Daily News of: 13/03/2026

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Representatives of the IOI European Regional Board and the ENNHRI Board

IOI EUROPE | First meeting held between IOI European Regional Board and ENNHRI Board

The European Regional Board of the International Ombudsman Institute held its first meeting with the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions to explore opportunities for closer collaboration and exchange of practices in addressing evolving human rights challenges across Europe.



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APT | Indigenous Peoples and Deprivation of Liberty: A Global Dialogue Among National Preventive Mechanisms and NHRIs

The Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT) and the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) co-host an online dialogue among NPMs and NHRIs on 25 March 2026, which will focus on the topic of Indigenous Peoples and Deprivation of Liberty. Click here to learn more and register for the event.



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The webinar recordings are now available

AORC | Webinar recording now available: AORC Webinar on „Integrating ADR and Investigative Techniques in Ombudsman Case Resolution”

On 3 March 2026, the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC) held a webinar on Integrating ADR and Investigative Techniques in Ombudsman Case Resolution. Click here to read the contributions and access the recordings.



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YUAN DE CONTROL, TAIWÁN | El sitio web oficial de Yuan de Control estará disponible en español

Para fortalecer los intercambios internacionales, el Yuan de Control completó el sitio web oficial en español, el cual está disponible al público desde las 10:00 horas (GMT+8) del 16 de marzo de 2026. 



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NIPSO publishes annual report

UK | Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman publishes annual reports 2024-25

The Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman has just published two annual reports for the year 2024-25. The Ombudsman’s Report provides details on casework throughout the year, including details on cases received and closed.



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The Parliamentary Ombudsman on the complementary relationship of the Courts and the Ombudsman

MALTA | The Courts and the Ombudsman: Complementary not competitive

Kindly click here to read an article written by Judge Joseph Zammit McKeon, the Parliamentary Ombudsman of Malta, on the complementary relationship of the Courts and the Ombudsman.



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Indigenous Service Plan released

CANADA | Ontario Ombudsman releases Indigenous Services Plan, commits to ongoing dialogue to improve public service delivery for Indigenous Peoples

On 12 March 2026, Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé released his Office’s Indigenous Services Plan, committing to internal improvements and external engagements to help ensure public services in Ontario respect Indigenous rights.



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Ombudsman Punjab participates in Global Ombudsman Forum

PAKISTAN | International Engagement on Administrative Justice and Grievance Redressal

Ms. Ayesha Hamid, Ombudsman Punjab and First Vice President of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI), attended the Ombudsman Stakeholder Conference and Technical Workshop hosted virtually by the Office of the Ombudsman, Liberia as a key speaker on 18th February 2026.



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Special report tabled in Parliament

AUSTRALIA | Review identifies opportunities to improve complaint handling processes

On 9 March 2026, the NSW Ombudsman tabled the report NSW public sector complaint handling in 2025 – self-assessment and survey results that provides a high-level snapshot of the maturity and effectiveness of complaint handling systems across NSW public authorities. 



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ESPAÑA | La síndica alerta de que la Generalitat no puede impedir que los interinos que han finalizado su relación de interinidad participen en nuevas ofertas temporales dentro del mismo departamento

La síndica de greuges de Cataluña, Esther Giménez-Salinas, ha emitido una resolución en la que pide a la Generalitat de Cataluña que deje sin efecto los criterios establecidos en las ofertas publicadas en el ATRI que impiden a los funcionarios interinos que han finalizado su relación de interinidad por haber superado el plazo máximo de tres años desde su nombramiento presentarse a otro proceso de provisión temporal.



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The follow up report on support for unpaid carers is now available

UK | Public Services Ombudsman for Wales publishes follow-up report on support for unpaid carers

On 4 March 2026, the Office of the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales published ‘Are we caring for our carers? Revisited’, a follow-up to their 2024 Own Initiative investigation into how Welsh local authorities identify, assess and support unpaid carers. The original investigation examined whether 4 local authorities were meeting their statutory duties under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014. While examples of good practice were identified, it was found that only a small proportion of carers received assessments of their needs, and many were unaware of their rights or the support available. 



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Special report is now available

AUSTRALIA | Commonwealth and ACT Ombudsman Report: Public housing tenants falling through the gaps

The Commonwealth and Australian Capital Territory Ombudsman has released a report about complaints from public housing tenants about their requests for repairs to their homes, alongside media reports of people living in properties posing life-threatening concerns.



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