IOI Ombudsman News 21/2026
Date of article: 12/06/2026
Daily News of: 12/06/2026
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IOI | Honorary Life Membership awarded to Sir Peter Boshier KNZMSir Peter Boshier KNZM, former Chief Ombudsman of New Zealand, has been awarded IOI Honorary Life Membership in recognition of the exceptional contributions and services he rendered to the IOI. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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IOI | Best Practice Paper on Institutional Liability through a Reparation CommissionThe Barcelona Ombudsman’s Office has highlighted the work of its pioneering Reparation Commission, an independent body created to address the needs of survivors of sexual abuse and institutional violence linked to historic cases at the “Barcelona School”. Kindly click here for more information on the newest publication of the IOI Best Practice Paper series. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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ITALY | Rome, capital of ombudsmanship: the International Ombudsman Conference 2026 concludesThe International Ombudsman Conference Rome 2026, promoted by the National Coordination of Italian Ombudsmen and the Ombudsman of the Lazio Region, concluded with strong participation and significant results. The event brought together in the Italian capital representatives of ombudsman institutions from numerous countries, along with members of public administrations, academia, and organizations engaged in the protection of fundamental rights. » more information » más en Español » plus en Francais » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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PAKISTAN | Two Days Awareness Sessions at District Haripur, Khyber PakhtunkhwaAfter a successful organization of awareness sessions at District headquarter, Malakand, another two sessions were organized by the Provincial Ombudsman of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in district Haripur. In order to inform the locals of the area about the role and responsibilities of the Ombudsman Institution, TMA Hall Haripur and University of Haripur were selected for the purpose. This project was supported by the IOI's Regional Subsidies Programme. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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NETHERLANDS | National Ombudsman held Conference on EU's Migration and Asylum Pact in RotterdamOn June 12, 2026, the Pact on Migration and Asylum will enter into force. With the Pact, the European Union (EU) aims to reform European asylum and migration policy. Nine new EU regulations and one new EU directive have been adopted. For the National Ombudsman / IOI European Regional President, Reinier van Zutphen, a reason to organize an informal meeting where participants could exchange their experience so far with the implementation of the Migration Pact. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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DJIBOUTI | Nomination du nouveau Médiateur de la République de DjiboutiSon Excellence Monsieur Kassim Haroun Ali a été nommé Médiateur de la République de Djibouti par Décret Présidentiel n°2026-99/PRE du 25 mai 2026 pour un mandat de 5 ans. » more information » google translate » google translate (Español) |
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SPAIN | Catalan Ombudswoman calls for country-wide agreement to transform the Catalan Government: "We must recover the mission of public service"On 18 March 2026, the Catalan Ombudsman office presented the annual report for the year 2025, a document that records all its supervisory activity over the public authorities and the state of citizens' rights. In 2025, the institution recorded more than 25,000 actions, a record figure. The growth in complaints in regard to social matters stands out. The report's figures show the Catalan Government is under strain, slow, fails to respond to citizens' needs and has lost the capacity to carry out profound transformations. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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CANADA | Investigation report by the Protecteur du citoyen du Québec: a troubling reality behind barsOn May 27, 2026, Ombudsperson Marc-André Dowd released an investigation report on the management of complex cases in Québec’s detention facilities. » more information » plus en Francais » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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AUSTRALIA | Tax Ombudsman records 127% spike in complaintsIn the lead-up to tax time, the Tax Ombudsman Ruth Owen has released her first complaints data snapshot, showing a dramatic rise in complaints in recent months and highlighting debt complaints as the most significant topic of taxpayer concern. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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BELGIQUE | Rapport du Médiateur fédéral sur les services de migrationLe Médiateur fédéral a publié un rapport thématique sur les services de migration belges. Il porte sur le traitement des demandes de visas et de séjour par l’Offices des étrangers et le SPF Affaires étrangères. Depuis plusieurs années, le Médiateur fédéral reçoit de nombreuses et diverses plaintes persistantes sur le fonctionnement des services de migration. » more information » google translate » google translate (Español) |
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CONTROL YUAN, TAIWAN | Control Yuan’s Committee on Social Welfare and Environmental Hygiene Affairs inspects the Climate Change Administration, focusing on the implementation of carbon fees and progress in greenhouse gas reductionTo urge the government to implement Taiwan’s 2050 net-zero emissions target, the Control Yuan (CY)’s Committee on Social Welfare and Environmental Hygiene Affairs conducted an inspection visit to the Climate Change Administration (CCA) of the Ministry of Environment on May 8, 2026. The inspection focused on gaining an in-depth understanding of Taiwan’s effectiveness in reducing greenhouse gases, the issuance of domestic carbon credits, and the implementation of the carbon fee system. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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PAKISTAN | Office of the Ombudsman Punjab’s Training Visit to the Ombudsman Institution of TürkiyeThe Office of the Ombudsman Punjab deputed a six-member delegation to participate in a specialized training programme hosted by the Ombudsman Institution of Türkiye in Ankara from 4–8 May 2026. The visit was organized under the framework of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Ombudsman Association (OICOA) and provided a valuable platform for the exchange of knowledge, experience, and best practices in the field of administrative justice and public grievance redressal. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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HONG KONG, CHINA | Ombudsman meets with Deputy Secretary of Communist Party of China Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and Vice Chairman of National Commission of SupervisionThe Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, on 9 June met with the Deputy Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and Vice Chairman of the National Commission of Supervision (“NCS”), Mr Fu Kui. Leading an NCS delegation to pay an official visit to Hong Kong, Mr Fu called on the Office of The Ombudsman and exchanged views with Mr Chan and the directorate. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
