IOI Ombudsman News 29/2026
Date of article: 12/08/2026
Daily News of: 12/08/2026
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España | La Diputada del Común inicia en Viena la organización de la Conferencia Mundial de las Defensorías del Pueblo de 2028La organización del encuentro reforzará la proyección internacional de la Diputación del Común y situará a Canarias como sede del principal foro mundial de las instituciones de defensa de los derechos de la ciudadanía. La respuesta de las defensorías del pueblo ante los movimientos migratorios y el impacto del cambio climático centrarán las prioridades estratégicas del congreso. La cita reunirá en el Archipiélago a representantes de más de 100 países de todo el mundo y coincidirá con el 50.º aniversario del Instituto Internacional del Ombudsman (IIO). » more information » google translate » google translate (Francais) |
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POLAND | Sylwia Gregorczyk-Abram took the oath of office before the SejmSylwia Gregorczyk-Abram took the oath of office before the Sejm of the Republic of Poland, formally assuming the office of the Commissioner for Human Rights. She succeeded Marcin Wiącek, whose term of office ended on 23 July 2026. The Commissioner’s term of office lasts five years. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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FRANCE | François-Noël Buffet succède à Claire Hédon à la tête du Défenseur des droitsFrançois-Noël Buffet a été nommé Défenseur des droits, sur proposition du Président de la République, à compter du 23 juillet 2026. Cette prise de fonction marque l’ouverture d’un nouveau mandat de six ans à la tête de l’institution. » more information » google translate » google translate (Español) |
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MALTA | Annual Ombudsman thematic lecture in Parliament to focus on mental health risks and concernsThe Office of the Ombudsman has announced that its annual thematic lecture will be held on 29 October 2026 in the Plenary Hall of the House of Representatives under the patronage of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Carmelo Abela. This year’s lecture, entitled “Mental health risks and concerns: strategic goals and best practices for prevention, treatment and care”, will bring together three internationally renowned experts in mental health. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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CONTROL YUAN, TAIWAN | The CY's Transportation and Procurement Affairs Committee inspected the Ministry of Digital AffairsOn April 29, 2026, the Control Yuan (CY)’s Transportation and Procurement Affairs Committee Convener, CY Member Chen Chin-Jun, led a delegation of 19 CY members, inspected the Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) under the theme “Building a Smart Government and Strengthening Digital Governance Resilience.” The inspection aimed to understand MODA’s annual budget, key administrative and policy programs, the progress of Taiwan’s digital platform governance and legal frameworks, and to promote the effective responsiveness of digital infrastructure and service projects to societal needs. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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SLOVENIA | Heat must not jeopardise people’s dignity, health and safetyThe Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (the Ombudsman) has once again received several complaints this summer highlighting inadequate conditions caused by high temperatures in various institutions. Based on these complaints and as part of the activities of the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM), the Ombudsman has already assessed conditions in some institutions and taken temperature readings. It will conduct several more such visits in the coming days. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
