27th E-NEWS LETTER OF ASIAN OMBUDSMAN ASSOCIATION(AOA) OCTOBER, 2019(Ist ISSUE)
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THAILAND Thai Ombudsman visits colleagues in Australia and New ZealandFrom 30 August to 8 September 2019 Chief Ombudsman of Thailand and IOI Treasurer Mr. Viddhavat Rajatanun led a delegation consisting of Ombudsman Boon Tapanadul, Ombudsman Somsak Suwansujarit, Secretary-General Raksagecha Chaechai, and staff from the office of the Ombudsman Thailand (OMT), to Perth, Western Australia and Wellington New Zealand. |
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AZERBAIJAN The Chief of Azerbaijan Ombudsman Office participated in the OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting in WarsawThe Chief of Azerbaijan Ombudsman Office, Mr. Aydin Safikhanli spoke about human rights reforms in Azerbaijan, national action programs and strategies, increased social wellbeing and the activity of the Azerbaijani Ombudsman in the field of human rights protection and promotion at the OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting held on 16-27 September in Warsaw, Poland. He mentioned the National Action Plan on Eliminating and Combating Domestic Violence in Azerbaijan for 2019-2023, the National Action Plan on Gender Equality for 2019-2024, Azerbaijan National Strategy for Children for 2019-2029.
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ARMENIA Human Rights Defender’s statement concerning letters sent to news websitesThe competent representative of the RA Investigative Committee gave public clarification that the RA Investigative Committee had sent official letters to the editorial administration of Armlur.am and Hayeli.am news websites with regard to the criminal proceeding initiated into circumstances of the former head of the RA Police Hayk Harutyunyan’s death. |
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AZERBAIJAN Combating discrimination takes important place in the activities of Azerbaijani OmbudsmanOmbudsman organizes regular meetings and public awareness campaigns with different groups of population including minorities, local and religious communities in different regions of the country, learning their problems and taking necessary measures in resolving them said Zaur Valimammadli, the chief of the international relations department of the Ombudsman Institution, at the High-Level Conference devoted to the 25th anniversary of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) in Paris, France. He emphasized the importance of public awareness for identification of hate speech or discrimination cases. He also mentioned that the Ombudsman closely cooperates with international organizations for bringing national legislation in line with international law and standards in effective combating discrimination, hate speech and intolerance. With this purpose Azerbaijani Ombudsman joined the CoE/EU Good Governance Partnership regional project “Strenghening the access to justice through non-judicial redress mechanisms for victims of discrimination, hate crime and hate speech in Eastern Partnership countries”.
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TATARSTAN Sariya Saburskaya held the School of legal knowledge for conscriptsThe classes of the School of Legal Knowledge for draftees and their parents, which we hold together with the Military Commissioner, contribute to the formation of future draftees of a true and objective view of the service. |
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AZERBAIJAN Combating discrimination takes important place in the activities of the OmbudsmanThe Azerbaijani Ombudsman organizes regular meetings and public awareness campaigns with different groups of population including minorities, local and religious communities in different regions of the country, learning their problems and taking necessary measures in resolving them, said Zaur Valimammadli, the chief of the international relations department of the Ombudsman Institution, at the High-Level Conference devoted to the 25th anniversary of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) in Paris, France.
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TATARSTAN Sariya Saburskaya spoke about the fight against illicit trafficking of alcoholIn order to identify violations of the law in the field of production and turnover of ethyl alcohol, alcohol and alcohol-containing products, there are special categories in the People’s Control, namely “violation of the rules for the sale of alcohol and alcohol-containing products” and “illegal production and trafficking of ethyl alcohol, alcohol and alcohol-containing products “. |
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Pakistan Ombudsman Secretariat and UNICEF Sign Letter of Intent to Strengthen Child Protection SystemFederal Ombudsman Secretariat and United Mations Children’s Fund(UNICEF) in a simple ceremony held at the Wafaqi Mohtasib Secretariat, Islamabad on 23 September, 2019, signed a Letter of Intent (LOI). Hon;ble Wafaqi Mohtasib Syed Tahir Shahbaz and Ms. Abida Girma, UNICEEF Representative in Pakistan signed the LOI on behalf of their respective institutions. |
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AZERBAIJAN Azerbaijani Ombudsman marks the International Day of Peace in the country The Ombudsman annually held Peace month-long campaign throughout the country from 21 August-21 September. In the framework of the whole month central and local executive bodies, in cooperation with international organizations, educational institutions, NGOs and media outlets hold round tables, conferences, competitions and exhibitions on the relevant topic. For More…… |
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KOREA ACRC and Korea Press Foundation cooperate in running educational program to raise journalists’ awareness of protection for whistleblowersFor the first time, an educational course on the protection system for corruption reporters and public interest whistleblowers was conducted for trainee journalists who just started their careers in the field of journalism. For More…… |
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Pakistan Federal Ombudsman Inspect One Windows Facilities Desks at Karachi & Quetta AirpotsOn the direction of Wafaqi Mohtasib Secretariat, One window facilities desks have been established at eight(8) international Airports to facilitate Overseas Pakistanis and International passengers. The representatives of 12 departments i.e. FIA, NADRA, OPF, Immigration & Passport, ANF,CAA remain there for 24 hours to facilitate passengers |
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AZERBAIJAN Azerbaijani Ombudsman ensured the rights of stateless person The citizenship status of Viktor Seryakov, a Russian origin person who lived in Azerbaijan for a long time without any affirmative document, was determined as a result of the Ombudsman’s immediate reaction.The Ombudsman of Vladimir oblast expressed her gratitude for sensitive approach to the Russian citizen in her letter addressed to the Ombudsman of Azerbaijan. For More…… |
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Asian Ombudsman Association(AOA) Schedule for the 22nd Meeting of the Board of Director, 16th General Assembly Meeting and Conference of Asian Ombudsman Association issued :The 22nd Meeting of Board of Director of Asian Ombudsman Association(AOA), 16th General Assembly Meeting of AOA and Conference of Asian Ombudsman Association will be held on 17-19 November, 2019 in Istanbul, Turkey; Election of the Board of Directors of AOA will be held. For More…… |
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OIC Ombudsman Association(OICOA) Schedule for the Steering Committee and General Assembly Meeting OIC Ombudsman Association(OICOA) issued :The Meeting of Board of Steering Committee and General Assembly Meeting OIC Ombudsman Association(OICOA) will be held on 17-19 November, 2019 in Istanbul, Turkey; Election of the Board of Directors of OICOA will be held. For More…… |
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Forum of Pakistan Ombudsman(FPO) The 23rd Meeting of Forum of Pakistan Ombudsman Held on 6th September, 2019 at Nathiagali Abbottabad:The 23rd Meeting of Forum of Pakistan Ombudsman Held on 6th September, 2019(Friday) at Nathiagali Abbottabad, which was chaired by the Hon’ble Wafaqi Mohtasib, Mr. Tahir Shahbaz, and coordinated by Mr. Abdul Khaliq, Secretary FPO. |
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TATARSTAN Saria Saburskaya attended the ceremony of handing over keys to new ambulances to medical personnelThe fleet of healthcare institutions of municipal districts of the republic has replenished with 42 new ambulances, a total of 187 vehicles will be delivered this year.; |
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AZERBAIJAN Azerbaijani Ombudsman proposes tripartite collaboration among Ombudsman, State Migration Service and IOM country office.The Ombudsman received the Chief of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Mission to Azerbaijan Mr. Vladimir Giorgiyev. During the meeting, the Ombudsman gave broad information about the activity in protection of migrants’ rights, including monitoring in capacity of the NHRI and national preventive mechanism.
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AZERBAIJAN Ombudsman meets delegation from Japan The Azerbaijani Ombudsman received the delegation led by Mr. Hideo Ohnishi, the Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan. The delegation was accompanied by Mr.Akiro Sanno, an attaché of the Embassy of Japan in Azerbaijan. For More…… |
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ARMENIA Parliament adopted legislative package based on monitoring of Human Rights DefenderUnder the new Constitution of 2015 the mandate of the Human Rights Defender (HRD) has been expanded by including the power to facilitate the improvement of the regulatory legal acts related to human rights and freedoms. Following the Constitutional Amendments, a new Constitutional Law on Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia was adopted in December 2016. Within this constitutional function, a new practice of reflecting monitoring results in draft laws by the HRD Office is being exercised. |
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TATARSTAN Sariya Saburskaya monitored observance of citizens’ rights during the electionsOn the day of the election of deputies of the State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan of the sixth convocation on September 8, 2019, the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Tatarstan monitors the observance of citizens’ rights during the elections. |
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TATARSTAN Sariya Saburskaya held joint reception of citizens with the Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Protection7 citizens addressed the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Tatarstan and the Deputy Minister of Labor, Employment and Social Protection of the Republic of Tatarstan as part of a joint reception. |
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TATARSTAN Ombudsman’s representatives visited the Center for temporary detention of foreign citizensIn order to assist migrants in resolving their personal issues, explaining to them their rights and obligations, finding a solution to the problems that have developed as a result of their actions, employees and public assistants of the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Tatarstan visit this Center every month. |
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Pakistan Syed Tahir Shahbaz, Ombudsman of Pakistan participates the solidarity Hour with the Peoples of Indian held Kashmir(IHK) on 30.08.2019 at Prime Minister Secretariat, IslamabadSyed Tahir Shahbaz, Ombudsman of Pakistan participates the solidarity Hour with Peoples of Indian held Kashmir(IHK) on 30.08.2019 at Prime Minister Secretariat, Islamabad, where the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr Imran Khan addressed the rally |
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AZERBAIJAN Ombudsman meets Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights The Ombudsman attaches great importance to the cooperation with the Council of Europe (CoE). On regular basis the Ombudsman meets the different representatives of the CoE and informs them on the activities of the Institution. For More…… |
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Pakistan- Ombudsman of Sindh District Council Hyderabad pays service dues on orders of Mr. Asad Ashraf Malik, Ombudsman SindhA retired government employee approached the Provincial Ombudsman Sindh, Mr. Asad Ashraf Malik with the complaint that District Council Hyderabad was not paying arrears of Pension and Dearness Allowance and delaying the matter on one pretext or the other |
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AZERBAIJAN Public awareness campaign on ICPD 25 Summit by Azerbaijani Ombudsman The adoption of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action in Egypt in 1994 created new vision and values for the sustainable development that take place in 2030 Agenda. This year, the ICPD 25 Summit will be held in Nairobi in November. With regard to the ICPD 25 Summit Azerbaijani Ombudsman organized public awareness campaign on Cairo+25 in the country. So far many regional public awareness events were organized jointly with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in the regions covering 35 cities and rayons of the country. The state officials, the representatives of the NGOs and different communities took part at these events. For More…… |
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HONG KONG-CHINA Ombudsman Hong Kong probes Leisure and Cultural Services Department’s arrangementsOn August 14, the Ombudsman Ms Winnie Chiu announced a direct investigation to examine the arrangements of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) for depositing layout plans of public pleasure grounds in the Land Registry (LR). |
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AZERBAIJAN Ombudsman closely cooperates with National Human Rights Commission of Korea Azerbaijani Ombudsman closely cooperates with National Human Rights Commission of Korea and Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) for capacity building of the staff. For More…… |
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TIMORE LESTE PDHJ hosted 2nd Technical Working Group of the South East Asian NHRIs Forum The office of the Provedor for Human Rights and Justice of Timor-Leste hosted the 2nd Techincal Working Group Meeting of the South East Asia National Human Right Institutions Forum (SEANF) from 23 – 25 July 2019. SEANF is a Forum of National Human Rights Institutions from Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste. For More…… |
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AZERBAIJAN Preparatory campaign for “Cairo+25” Conference launched Preparatory campaign for the forthcoming Cairo+25 Conference to be held in Nairobi, Kenya launched by the initiative of the Ombudsman in the country. In this regard, the Ombudsman has organized regional conferences in Lankaran, Sheki, Ganja and Guba districts, by involving surrounding 35 cities and rayons, jointly with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). For More…… |
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HONG KONG-CHINA Ombudsman Hong Kong announces direct investigation on implementation of Mandatory Window Inspection SchemesThe Ombudsman, Ms Winnie Chiu, today (14 August) announced the completion of a direct investigation by the Office of The Ombudsman on the Buildings Department (BD)’s implementation of the Mandatory Window Inspection Scheme. |
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AZERBAIJAN Ombudsman Institution of Azerbaijan closely cooperates with National Human Rights Commission of Korea Azerbaijani Ombudsman closely cooperates with National Human Rights Commission of Korea and Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) for capacity building of the staff. This year, for the second time one of the staff members of the Ombudsman Institution participated in “Capacity Building for Human Rights Policy” training program jointly organized by Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) on 4-17 July 2019, in Seul and Seongnam, South Korea. For More…… |
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HONG KONG-CHINA Ombudsman probes Leisure and Cultural Services Department’s arrangements for depositing layout plans of public pleasure grounds in Land RegistryThe Ombudsman, Ms Winnie Chiu, announced on 13th August,2019 a direct investigation to examine the arrangements of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) for depositing layout plans of public pleasure grounds in the Land Registry (LR) |
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ASIAN OMBUDSMAN ASSOCIATION(AOA) THE OMBUDSMAN INSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY WILL HOST THE “2nd ISTANBUL INTERNATIONAL OMBUDSMAN CONFERENCE “ “2nd Istanbul International Ombudsman Conference” alongwith the General Assembly and Board of Directors Meetings of Asian Ombudsman Association(AOA) & OIC Ombudsman Association(OICOA), will be hosted by the Ombudsman Institution of the Republic of Turkey in the third week of Novermber, 2019 in Istanbul, Turkey.The details about the conference, program etc. will be shared with all the members soon. |
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AZERBAIJAN OMBUDSMAN RECEİVED THE CoE COMMİSSİONER FOR HUMAN RİGHTS The Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) Elmira Suleymanova received the delegation headed by Dunja Mijatović, the CoE Commissioner for Human Rights.In the meeting, complex measures implemented after Azerbaijan became CoE member, its effective bilateral cooperation with the CoE and joint projects were discussed. For More…… |
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International Ombudsman Institute(IOI) Inaugural Address of Newly Appointed Secretary General of IOIIn his inaugural address to members of IOI Mr. Werner Amon after his new appointed as Secretary General of the International Ombudsman Institute(IOI), said “He follows former IOI Secretary General Günther Kräuter who has managed the IOI for the last six years with full dedication and commitment. Mr. Kräuter was instrumental in the development of new and successful training formats and helped further raise the awareness of the IOI in the international community. We are glad that he agreed to stay on as IOI consultant until the 12th IOI World Conference in May 2020.We would like to thank Günther Kräuter for his immense contribution and hard work over the past years and warmly welcome his successor to the IOI family.” For More please…… |
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HONG KONG-CHINA Ombudsman Hong Kong probes utilisation of low-charge hospital beds in private hospitalsThe Hong Kong Ombudsman, Ms Winnie Chiu, announced a direct investigation to examine the Government’s work in monitoring and promoting the utilisation of low-charge hospital beds in private hospitals and identify areas for improvement, if any. |
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Mr.Shiraiwa Suguru, DG , AEB,MIC, Japan |
JAPAN Mr.Shiraiwa Suguru is appointed as Director General of AEB MIC JapanMr.Shiraiwa Suguru has taken charge of Director General of Administrative Evaluation Bureau(AEB), Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication(MIC) on 05th July, 2019. He has worked as Deputy Director General of AEB, MIC Japan. For More please…… |
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HONG KONG-CHINA Ombudsman of Hong Kong presented 2018-19 Annual Report to the publicThe Hong Kong Ombudsman, Ms Winnie Chiu, presented to the public today (25 July) the 2018-19 Annual Report of the Office of The Ombudsman. The Office of The Ombudsman (the Office) received 4,991 complaints in 2018-19, slightly higher than the previous year’s figure. Among the complaints received, 205 were concluded by way of full investigation, of which 58 (28.3%) were substantiated or partially substantiated, similar to previous year’s figure of 26.2%. |
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PAKISTAN-Federal Ombudsman New edition of News Bulletin for April-June, 2019 issuedFederal Ombudsman of Pakistan have issued the new edition of News Bulletin for April-June, 2019, containing the events and activities of Federal ombudsman of Pakistan For More please…… |
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International Ombudsman Institute(IOI) New IOI Secretary General appointedOn 1 July 2019 Werner Amon took office as new Austrian Ombudsman and was appointed Secretary General of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI). For More please…… |
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GEORGIA Public Defender of Georgia examines alleged abuse of power by employees of the Ministry of Internal AffairsOn 2 July 2019, the Public Defender of Georgia’s Office started to study the criminal case (#074220619801) of alleged abuse of power by the employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on 20-21 June 2019 (investigation of the June 20-21 developments). For More please…… |
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ARMENIA The Human Rights Defender and civil society will prepare special submission on the execution of ECHR judgmentsA discussion took place at the Human Rights Defender’s Office on special submissions presented within the framework of Rule 9 of the Rules of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers’ supervision of the execution of judgments. |
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Forum of Pakistan Ombudsman(FPO) The 22nd Meeting of Forum of Pakistan Ombudsman Held on 21st June, 2019, at PC Hotel, Bhurban Murree:The 22nd Meeting of Forum of Pakistan Ombudsman (FPO) was held on 21st June, 2019 at PC Hotel, Bhurban Murree, which was chaired by the Hon’ble Wafaqi Mohtasib, Mr. Tahir Shahbaz, and coordinated by Mr. Abdul Khaliq, Secretary FPO. For More…… |
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AZERBAIJAN The delegation of the CoE was received at the Ombudsman Office A meeting was held at the Ombudsman Office of Azerbaijani Ombudsman with the delegation of the Council of Europe headed by Naomi Trewinnard, senior project officer on “End Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse @ Europe”, in the frame of fact finding visit to Azerbaijan. For More…… |
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ARMENIA UPR recommendations on Armenia discussed from human rights perspective in public hearings
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Annual Report 2018-19
