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Ombudsman report paints scathing picture of Ark of the World charity
Kivotos tou Kosmou (Ark of the World) used cruel forms of punishment to 'discipline' its wards - including physical violence, days and even weeks of isolation and forced labor - and denied them visits with their families, according to an investigation by the Greek Ombudsman into the children's charity whose founder, a priest, stands accused of sexual and physical abuse.
Türkiye proposed Ukraine-Russia a humanitarian corridor through Istanbul
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The Turkish ombudsman Şeref Malkoç has asked his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts to convince their leadership for the establishment of a humanitarian corridor for the wounded soldiers as well as civilians strapped in the battlefield through the Turkish mediation, daily Hürriyet reported on Jan. 16.
Ukrainian, Russian rights commissioners met in Türkiye: Official
Ukraine's human rights ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said on Jan. 11 he had held a meeting in Türkiye with Russian counterpart Tatyana Moskalkova in rare talks between officials from the two countries since the start of Moscow's invasion.
Ombudsman finds foreign students discriminated against in subsidised housing
The Equal Opportunities Ombudsman recommended to the Ministry of education, Science and Sport to change the higher education act following an analysis that found the act discriminates against foreign students in subsidised housing.
War children to unite with parents in ‘Istanbul corridor’
After extending efforts for establishing a "grain corridor" and for the exchange of prisoners, Türkiye will be taking on a new task in the Ukraine War by becoming a "unity corridor" for the war children to unite with their parents.
Bosnia Warned by UN Over ‘Non-Transparent’ Ombudsmen Selection Process
The European Union in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the OSCE Mission and the United Nations have told the state authorities that they must make the process more transparent, while domestic organisations have warned of possible politicisation of the process.
Greek human rights ombudsman on visit to Slovenia
Ljubljana – Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina has met Greek counterpart Andreas I. Pottakis, who heads Europe’s section at the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI), as part of hos visit to Slovenia. Pottakis has also been received by President Borut Pahor, Svetina’s office said in a press release on Wednesday.
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Education Ministry plans to amend the music schools act
Ljubljana – After equality ombudsman found music schools act discriminatory, the Education Ministry announced on Tuesday changes to the legislation on music schools. An analysis on the inclusiveness of music schools will also be conducted, focusing on the inclusion of children with special needs, to serve as a basis for the changes.
Albanian Women in Politics Still Suffering Violence, Study Finds
The findings of a study on "Violence against women in politics", conducted by UNDP in cooperation with Albania's Ombudsman and Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination, were published on Wednesday at a roundtable held in the Albanian parliament.
Turkic States’ Ombudsman Association ‘to be established’
Under the leadership of Turkey, the Turkic States' Ombudsman Association will be established in March, the chief ombudsman in Turkey has announced.
"All the protocols are ready. We are waiting for an ombudsman in Kyrgyzstan. In March, we will set up the Turkic States' Ombudsman Association," Şeref Malkoç told daily Miiliyet on Feb. 23.