84th E-News Letter of Asian Ombudsman Association August 2024
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PAKISTAN FEDERAL OMBUDSMAN MEETS WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF ELECTRONIC AND PRINT MEDIA.Islamabad, August 20, 2024: Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi, Wafaqi Mohtasib speaking with the Media Persons, in an informal meeting, stated that new offices are being established soon in AJ&K and Gilgit Baltistan regions. This will ensure presence of this Office in 24 cities and shall enable the general public to fully avail its services closer to their homes. Wafaqi Mohtasib, Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi stated that over 132,000 cases were received till yesterday, out of which 127,000 cases have already been resolved. |
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HONG KONG OMBUDSMAN PROBES RESPITE SERVICES FOR SUPPORTING CARERS OF ELDERLY PERSONS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.The Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, today (9 August) announced the launch of a direct investigation to carefully examine the respite services for supporting carers of elderly persons and persons with disabilities.In recent years, there have been tragic incidents from time to time when carers succumb to unbearable pressure. |
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REPUBLIC OF KOREA ACRC AND LH TO CLOSELY COOPERATE TO TACKLE CORRUPTION IN CONSTRUCTION SITES.Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC, Chairperson Ryu Chul Whan) concluded an MOU with the Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH, CEO Lee Han Joon) to actively cooperate in preventing acts of corruption and public interest infringement in construction sites and spreading a culture of anti-corruption and integrity. |
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PAKISTAN PROBLEMS OF OVERSEAS PAKISTANIS BE RESOLVED ON TOP PRIORITY-FEDERAL OMBUDSMAN.The Wafaqi Mohtasib, Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi has instructed all Departments dealing with the Overseas Pakistanis to redouble their efforts for early resolution of their problems. He has further directed the NADRA to set up its offices in Bahrain and Baghdad and asked the ASF to issue entry passes to the OPF officials performing duties at the “One Window Facilitation Desks”. |
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AZERBAIJAN THE TRAINING SESSION FOR THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE RESEARCH PAPER “CLIMATE CHANGE AND HUMAN RIGHTS” WAS HELD.The training session for the participants of the student research paper competition on “Climate Change and Human Rights,” announced by the Ombudsman Office of Azerbaijan and the UNDP Country Office was held. Nine teams, comprising 45 selected students from Baku State University, the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and ADA University, will participate in the hackathon competition. |
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TIMOR-LESTE OMBUDSMAN URGES GOVERNMENT ACTION ON HEALTH ISSUES AMID CONCERNS.The Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice, Virgílio da Silva Guterres, held a Meet The Press to update the media and the public on the progress of the Provedoria dos Direitos Humanos e Justiça (PDHJ). The event focused on the PDHJ’s ongoing efforts to protect human rights and promote good governance, highlighting the crucial role of media in these efforts. Guterres expressed his gratitude to the media for their role in covering the PDHJ’s activities. |
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FEDERAL TAX OMBUDSMAN- PAKISTAN FORUM OF PAKISTAN OMBUDSMAN (FPO) HOSTED FLAG HOISTING CEREMONY TO MARK THE 77TH INDEPENDENCE DAY ON 14TH AUGUST 2024.The Forum of Pakistan Ombudsman (FPO) proudly hosted the flag hoisting ceremony to commemorate Pakistan’s Independence Day at its headquarters in Islamabad. The event marked a moment of national pride and reflection on the sacrifices that led to the formation of Pakistan. Dr. Asif Mahmood Jah, President of FPO, delivered an inspiring address highlighting the profound sacrifices made by Pakistan’s leaders. |
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REPUBLIC OF KOREA “RYU CHUL WHAN, ACRC CHAIRPERSON, RESOLVES LONG-STANDING ODOR CONFLICT IN YEONGMIN VILLAGE.Residents of Yeongmin Village, a Hansen’s disease settlement in Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do, have long suffered from the overwhelming odors caused by nearby pig farming operations. Thanks to the efforts of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC, Chairperson Ryu Chul Whan), their plight is now on the path to resolution. On July 3 at 2 PM, the ACRC held an on-site mediation meeting in the second-floor conference room of the Yeonggwang County Office. The session, chaired by Chairperson Rye Chul Whan, brought together key stakeholders, including representatives of the village residents, the deputy governor of Yeonggwang-gun, the chairman of the Catholic Archdiocese of Gwangju Maintenance Foundation, and local livestock business owners. The meeting successfully resolved a collective complaint filed by the residents, addressing the odor problem stemming from pig farms operating in the village. |
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AZERBAIJAN THE OMBUDSMAN OFFICE AND CENTRAL ELECTION COMMISSION HELD A ROUND TABLE ON EARLY PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS.The Human Rights Commissioner of Azerbaijan and the Central Election Commission (CEC) held a round table titled “Ensuring the right of citizens to vote” in relation to the early parliamentary elections. The employees of both institutions, as well as media outlets, took part in discussions. In his welcome speech, Mr. Mazahir Panahov, the Chairman of the Central Election Committee, underlined the importance of large-scale public awareness events organized jointly with state agencies, aimed at ensuring free, fair, and transparent elections of voters. The measures taken to further improve the election legislation and practice were outlined too. |
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TIMOR-LESTE PDHJ TIMOR-LESTE HOSTS SEANF’S SECOND TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP MEETING ON HUMAN RIGHTS.On August 21, 2024, Virgílio da Silva Guterres ‘Lamukan,’ the Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice, and Paulo Remédios, the Deputy Minister of Justice, launched a critical training session on the Prevention of Torture for 25 prison guards. The session took place at the Ministry of Justice in Colmera, Dili. During the opening, the Ombudsman highlighted that this training is part of a collaborative effort between the Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT), PDHJ, and the Ministry of Justice. |
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GEORGIA MEETING ON EVALUATION OF MEASURES FOR PREVENTION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN GEORGIA.On July 29, 2024, the Public Defender’s Office of Georgia held a working meeting with representatives of government agencies and self-governing bodies. The theme of the meeting was the evaluation of measures aimed at preventing violence against women and domestic violence. |
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AZERBAIJAN OMBUDSMAN SABINA ALIYEVA HELD A MEETING WITH THE DELEGATION FROM UZBEKISTAN.Sabina Aliyeva, the Human Rights Commissioner of Azerbaijan, held a meeting with Mirzatillo Tillabayev, the First Deputy Director of the National Center for Human Rights of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and Murodjon Turqunov, the Director of the Institute of State and Law of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan. During the meeting, the Ombudsman noted that Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan enjoy close friendship and brotherly relations and have effective cooperation in various fields, including the protection of human rights and freedoms. |