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Finland: Combating violence against women

Norul Mohamed Rashid — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 17:03:24 +0000

Finland has recently ratified the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence. The entry into force has been accompanied by several practical measures to improve women’s access to justice and combat violence against women, including a multi-sectoral Action Plan and a mechanism to coordinate national activities. The policies and activities are victim-centered.

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Finland: Ombudsman institutions

Norul Mohamed Rashid — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 16:31:40 +0000

Finland, due to historical reasons, has two parallel institutions serving ombudsman functions. Both the Chancellor of Justice of the Government, appointed by the President of the Republic, and the Parliamentary Ombudsman elected by the Parliament act as supreme guardians of law. They exercise oversight of the courts and authorities, ensure compliance with the law, and safeguard the rights of citizens.

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Chile: Anti-corruption and transparency in public administration

Bissera Kostova — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 22:15:29 +0000

The Government of Chile has undertaken measures to combat corruption and to enhance transparency in public administration through legislative and administrative measures. The most important measures adopted on this matter are as follows, as submitted by the Government of Chile: We should first note that 2014 saw the implementation of Act No. 20.730 governing lobbying [...]

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Turkey: Strengthening protection of human rights

Bissera Kostova — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 22:19:37 +0000

Turkey has taken a set of important measures to strengthen the protection of human rights. It established a Human Rights Department within the Ministry of Justice and a Human Rights Compensation Commission. It introduced the possibility of an individual application before the Constitutional Court and an action plan on the prevention of violations of the [...]

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Switzerland: Implementation of the European Convention on Human Rights

Norul Mohamed Rashid — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 18:38:41 +0000

Switzerland has taken a number of constitutional, legal and administrative steps to ensure adequate application and implementation of the European Convention on Human Rights in Switzerland.

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Qatar: Promotion of the rule of law and human rights

Norul Mohamed Rashid — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 21:21:21 +0000

Qatar has enshrined the rule of law and human rights in its Constitution and national strategic frameworks. It has also enacted a range of laws aimed at strengthening human rights and the judicial system, including judicial independence.

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United States of America: Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable

Norul Mohamed Rashid — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 21:10:46 +0000

The White House Domestic Policy Council and the U.S. Department of Justice have launched the “Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable” to explore ways in which civil legal aid can support Federal efforts to promote access to health services, housing, education, employment, family stability, and community well-being.

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