November2012
The Catalan Ombudsman calls on all political parties for a firm commitment to reduce poverty in the next four years |
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On the
occasion of the international day against poverty, the Catalan
Ombudsman, Rafael Ribó, addressed all parties represented in
Parliament to expose his concern about the growing of poverty in
Catalonia and particularly by the impact on the child population.
The letter called for a clear commitment to work together to reduce
poverty in Catalonia before the end of the next term.
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Collaboration agreement with the Aran Valley head of Government |
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The Aran
Valley head of Government, Carlos Barrera, and the Catalan
Ombudsman, Rafael Ribó renewed their cooperation agreement to ensure
the rights of the people of the Aran Valley and allowing singling
out the institution of the Catalan Ombudsman in the Aran Valley. So,
the Catalan Ombudsman has taken on the name of Pròom de la Val
d'Aran, and will offer a unique viewpoint of supervision of the
Conselh Generau (Government of the Aran Valley).
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The Catalan Ombudsman proposes to simplify the access of disabled people to the tax exemption of vehicles |
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The
Catalan Ombudsman has suggested an amendment to the Law Regulating
Local Tax for the exemption included in the tax of vehicles for
persons with disabilities may be applicable from the time of
recognition of the disability status, through the resolution issued
by the Catalan Institute of Assistance and Social Services (ICASS).
Regarding this resolution, the Catalan Ombudsman has also been
warning in recent years of the problems arisen because of the
delays.
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The Catalan Ombudsman organizes the activity of the "complaint" on Children's Rights Celebration |
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celebration will take place on November 17 in Barcelona's Ciutadella
park in commemoration of Children's Right Convention and this year
will be set in the circus world. The Festival is organized by
various organizations working for the rights of children, including
the Catalan Ombudsman and the Ombudsman of Barcelona, who have
jointly prepared the activity of the "complaint", designed for
children to learn how to defend their rights. | |
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