Deputy Ombudsman attends the annual conference of the European Network of Ombudsmen

On the eve of the European elections, "The State of European Democracy: How to Enable Citizen Participation" is the theme of the annual conference of the European Network of Ombudsmen, which will be held in Brussels on 8 and 9 April. Organized by European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly, the conference will discuss measures to improve participatory democracy in the European…

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Social internments and chronic illness. Deputy Ombudsman explains when and how to appeal

Deputy Ombusdman,Teresa Anjinho, participates in the 6th conference of the Portuguese Association of Hospital Administrators (APAH), in the panel where the conclusions of the most recent Barometer of Social Hospitalizations will be debated. In the afternoon, the Deputy Ombudsman participates in the XIX Conference of A.N.D.A.R, the National Association of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Teresa Anjinho takes part in the…

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Portugal and Human Rights: Ombusdman acknowledges progress but warns of pension arrears, domestic violence and prison system deficiencies

Portugal has a long-standing commitment to the recognition and protection of human rights and in the last decades efforts have been made to be in line with the highest international standards. Examples include the National Plan against Trafficking in Human Beings, the National Strategy for the Integration of Gypsy Communities, the National Strategy for Equality and Non-Discrimination and the ratification…

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Ombusdman participates in the consultation of the United Nations Network on the Global Compact for Migration

The Ombudsman participates in the consultation of the United Nations Network on the implementation of the Global Pact for Migration, adopted in December 2018 in Marrakesh. The National Human Rights Institutions will play an important role in the implementation of this instrument, which aims to promote safe, orderly and regular migrations worldwide. It will be up to all of…

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Demos Project. Ombudsman visits the Autonomous Region of the Azores on a information campaign

A delegation of the Ombudsman travels to the Autonomous Region of the Azores (RAA) from 25-29 March on a mission to publicize his activity as an independent state body that defends people who see their fundamental rights violated or are harmed by unfair or unlawful acts of the administration or other public authorities. As part of the Demos project,…

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Deputy Ombusdman attends international conference on women in search of refuge

The Deputy Ombudsman, Teresa Anjinho, participates in the International Conference on Women and Girls in search of refuge that will take place on March 16 at the Noble Hall of the Lisbon City Hall. "A Travessia" is intended for the general public and aims to bring international speakers to Lisbon, with the participation of political, academic, professional and technical decision-makers…

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Deputy Ombudsman gave a lecture on “Women’s Rights in International Law”

Deputy Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho gave a lecture on "Women’s Rights in International Law, especially CEDAW," at the Center for Human Rights, an autonomous institute of research and post-graduate teaching associated with the University of Coimbra. The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1979 and entered…

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First interim evaluation of the human rights training program conducted by the Ombudsman of Portugal with the Turkish counterpart

On 25thFebruary, the first interim evaluation of the Twinning Project for the Empowerment of the Role of the Ombudsman Institution of Turkey on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, under the responsibility of the Portuguese Ombudsman, was held at the Turkish Ombudsman Institution in Ankara.  The meeting was attended by the Project Leaders and Heads of International Relations…

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