82nd E-News Letter of Asian Ombudsman Association June 2024
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PAKISTAN WAFAQI MOHTASIB PRESIDES OVER THE ASIAN OMBUDSMAN ASSOCIATION’S ANNUAL MEETING AT ISTANBUL.The Wafaqi Mohtasib (Ombudsman), Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi has said that Ombudsman Institutions constitute a global fraternity which can play a very effective role in improving the quality of life for the common man through better governance. |
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MACAU 2023 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CCAC OF MACAO PUBLISHED IN OFFICIAL GAZETTE .According to the report, the CCAC proactively seized the opportunities in the wake of the revival after the epidemic and sought improvement in corruption fighting, ombudsman actions and promotion and education. |
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REPUBLIC OF KOREA VEHICLES RENTED BY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES CAN NOW USE “EXPRESSWAYS” AT HALF PRICE!.A decision has been made that not only vehicles owned by people with disabilities but vehicles rented and used by them should also be included in the scope of eligibility for a 50% discount on expressway tolls. The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC, Chairperson Ryu Chul Whan) recommended institutional improvements to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MOLIT) that vehicles rented by people with disabilities for one year or more through “lease” or “rent” should also be eligible for a 50% discount on expressway tolls currently offered to vehicles owned by them. |
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PROVINCIAL OMBUDSMAN SINDH SINDH OMBUDSMAN LAUNCHES 2ND BRAND AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME WORKSHOP AT SINDH MADRESSATUL ISLAM UNIVERSITY (SMIU) ON 28TH JUNE 2024.The workshop, chaired by Sindh Ombudsman Mr. Muhammad Sohail Rajput aimed to select ten (10) students from SMIU as Brand Ambassadors. These students will disseminate information about the Ombudsman’s role and functions among their peers and the general public. |
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AZERBAIJAN OMBUDSMAN SABINA ALIYEVA SPOKE AT THE 11TH MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OICOA IN MOROCCO.Sabina Aliyeva, the Human Rights Commissioner (Ombudsman) of Azerbaijan, participated in the 11th Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Ombudsmen Association (OICOA) held in Morocco. |
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REPUBLIC OF TATARSTAN KAZAN FORUM: ISLAMIC WORLD – 2024.Within the framework of KAZAN FORUM: Islamic World – 2024 the Republic of Tatarstan met a large number of distinguished guests from different parts of the world. Representatives from 79 countries came to Kazan to exchange experiences and open dialogue. |
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UZBEKISTAN COOPERATION BETWEEN THE OMBUDSMAN AND THE OFFICE OF THE UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IS BEING STRENGTHENED.On June 12, 2024, Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis for Human Rights (Ombudsman) F. Eshmatova met with Matilda Bogner, Head of the Regional Office for Central Asia of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), and Pavel Bialik, Human Rights Advisor of the Regional Office for Central Asia of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. |
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REPUBLIC OF KOREA ACRC COMMITTED TO CONTINUED ANTI-CORRUPTION COOPERATION WITH VIETNAM.The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC, Chairperson Ryu Chul Whan) held a meeting to extend the “Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Anti-Corruption Cooperation” signed with the Central Committee for Internal Affairs of Vietnam (CCAC, Chairman Phan Dinh Trac) and discuss future cooperation measures. |
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GEORGIA PUBLIC DEFENDER PRESENTS ANNUAL PARLIAMENTARY REPORT AT HUMAN RIGHTS AND CIVIL INTEGRATION COMMITTEE OF PARLIAMENT OF GEORGIA.The Public Defender of Georgia presented a report on the situation of human rights and freedoms in Georgia in 2023 at the session of the Human Rights and Civil Integration Committee of the Parliament of Georgia.The Public Defender briefly reviewed the main findings of the report, paying special attention to the trends in the direction of human rights protection, which require appropriate response from the authorities. |
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TIMOR-LESTE OMBUDSMAN CONCERNED ABOUT MEDICINE STOCK-OUT AT HNGV.𝘿𝙞𝙡𝙞, 4 𝙅𝙪𝙣𝙚 2024 – In accordance with the Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice’s mandate to oversee public institutions, the Chief Ombudsman Virgilio da Silva Guterres ‘Lamukan’ and his technical team conducted a monitoring visit to the Guido Valadares National Hospital (HNGV) on Tuesday, June 4th. |
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AZERBAIJAN THE OMBUDSMAN ATTENDED THE SWEARING-IN CEREMONY OF NEW ATTORNEYS.The Ombudsman of Azerbaijan, Sabina Aliyeva, attended the solemn swearing-in ceremony of the new attorneys. Chairman of the Bar Association, Anar Bagirov, and the Ombudsman made opening speeches. While speaking, the Ombudsman emphasized the ongoing measures to increase the institutional development and reputation of the lawyering institute in our country, saying that the strengthening and modernization of the institute are the priorities of state policy. |
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REPUBLIC OF TATARSTAN TELEPHONE “HOTLINE” FOR ADMISSION TO PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, SPECIALIZED SECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.Today in our Apparatus on the eve of the Day of Protection of Children received calls the telephone “hotline” for admission to pre-school educational organizations, schools, specialized secondary and higher educational institutions. Hotlines on various topics are an ongoing practice organized by our Apparatus. |
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UZBEKISTAN A MONITORING VISIT TO A WOMEN’S COLONY WAS CONDUCTED UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF THE OMBUDSMAN.The Decision of the Head of State of 26 June 2021 on additional measures to improve the system of detection and prevention of cases of torture provides for the organization of a system of monitoring visits to places of detention of persons with restricted freedom of movement in order to prevent torture, in conjunction with public human rights groups under the Authorized person of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for human rights (ombudsman). |
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GEORGIA PUBLIC DEFENDER LEVAN IOSELIANI VISITED PRISONERS AT THE VIVA MEDI CLINIC.On June 24, 2024, Public Defender Levan Ioseliani visited prisoners at the Viva Medi clinic, including the 3rd President of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili.According to the Public Defender, based on his competence and taking into account the patient’s rights, he cannot talk about Saakashvili’s health condition, although it is obvious that the former President’s condition has improved much compared to the previous visit. |
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TIMOR-LESTE PDHJ CONDUCTED AN INFORMATION SESSION TO THE COMMUNITY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FROM ADTL.“We are privileged to have participated in this dissemination session on the role of PDHJ, as many people with disabilities are still unaware of PDHJ and its functions,” said Rosalia Pereira, Manager of the Program of the Timor-Leste Disability Association (ADTL). |
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ARMENIA HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER MS. ANAHIT MANASYAN’S MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY IN SUPPORT OF VICTIMS OF TORTURE.The Human Rights Defender Ms. Anahit Manasyan’s message on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.”June 26 marks the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture declared by the United Nations. |