1 The Ombudsman for Human Rights in Perm Krai Tatyana Margolina

2 “On the Ombudsman for Human Rights in the Russian Federation" Sergei Kovalev Oleg Mironov Vladimir Lukin

3  In 2008, Human Rights Ombudsmen were active in 49 regions of the Russian Federation  In 26 regions there are Ombudsmen for Children’s Rights  Krasnoyarsk Krai has an Ombudsman for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

4 Sergei Matveev In November 2000, the law “On the Ombudsman for Human Rights in Perm Region” was passed Tatyana Margolina

5 Tatyana Margolina: Ombudsman for Human Rights in Perm Krai since September 2007 Tatyana Margolina: Ombudsman for Human Rights in Perm Krai since September 2007  Holds a Ph.D in Psychology  Professor at Perm State University  Work experience in in public service (Deputy Head of the city of Perm, Lieutenant Governor of Perm Region)  Recipient of Golden Badge of Honor for “Public Recognition”  Recipient of the Perm Krai Legal Club’s 2008 Award in the Category “Rights and the State”  Co-Chair of the Russian Federation Coordinating Council of Regional Human Rights Ombudsmen

6 Article 1. The Ombudsman for Human Rights in Perm Krai The Position of the Ombudsman for Human Rights in Perm Krai was established with the goals of guaranteeing government support for the constitutional rights and freedoms of citizens and the observance and respect of those rights and freedoms by state and local self-governance bodies The Position of the Ombudsman for Human Rights in Perm Krai was established with the goals of guaranteeing government support for the constitutional rights and freedoms of citizens and the observance and respect of those rights and freedoms by state and local self-governance bodies The activities of the Ombudsman constitute a means for defending the human and civic rights and freedoms guaranteed under the Constitution The activities of the Ombudsman constitute a means for defending the human and civic rights and freedoms guaranteed under the Constitution

7 The Agreements of the Ombudsman for Human Rights in Perm Krai on cooperation in the area of Human Rights Protection With the Perm Krai Prosecutor With the Perm Krai Prosecutor With the Head of the Perm Krai Department of Internal Affairs With the Head of the Perm Krai Department of Internal Affairs With the Perm Krai Judicial Council With the Perm Krai Judicial Council With the Main Administration of the Execution of Punishment, Perm Krai Branch of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation With the Main Administration of the Execution of Punishment, Perm Krai Branch of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation With the Perm Krai Division of the Federal Court Officer Service With the Perm Krai Division of the Federal Court Officer Service

8 Assistance in responding to human rights violations Assistance in responding to human rights violations  In 2008 the Ombudsman carried out consultations with citizens in 78% of the regions’ districts Principal Tasks of the Ombudsman  7042 appeals were received (up 18.2% from 2007)  2471 complaints regarding rights violations were received (up 17.7% from 2007)

9 Breakdown of Complaints Received by The Ombudsman for Human Rights in Perm Krai, 2008

10  Economic and Social Rights ( % of all complaints)  The right to housing  Children and orphans,  Individuals among those in need of improvements to housing conditions, who are not furnished with accommodations,  Eviction from living quarters, displacement from dilapidated housing, etc.  The right to social security  Pension security  Provision of benefits and discounts,  Disagreements with the decisions of medical experts on designations of disability

11  Economic and Social Rights ( % of all complaints)  The right to health care and medical aid  The quality of medical services in the penal system,  Provision of medicine for needy portions of the population,  The quality of medical examinations determining conscription into the armed services  Labor rights  Nonpayment of wages  Reorganization of institutions,  Job placement

12  Civil (individual) rights ( % of all complaints)  Guarantees of rights defense and the right to a fair trials  The provision of legal aid and  The right to dignified treatment  Freedom and personal integrity  Unsatisfactory conditions in temporary holding cells and in other corrective facilities  Unlawful use of special measures and physical force by the security forces and in penal institutions; torture

13  Cultural rights ( % of all complaints)  The right to an education (violations stem from the reorganization of educational institutions, solicitation of bribes in educational institutions, especially in preschools, etc.)  Political rights (2% of all complaints)  The right to petition  The right to participate in government affairs

14 Principal Tasks of the Ombudsman  Taking measures to support the passage of legislation aimed at the defense of human rights and freedoms bringing it into conformity with recognized norms and international rules The Ombudsman for Human Rights in Perm Krai holds the right to introduce legislation in the Perm Krai Legislative Assembly The Ombudsman for Human Rights in Perm Krai holds the right to introduce legislation in the Perm Krai Legislative Assembly

15 Principal Tasks of the Ombudsman Assisting in the implementation of observance of human rights and freedom over the territory of Perm Krai Assisting in the implementation of observance of human rights and freedom over the territory of Perm Krai Government office in Komi- Permyak OkrugGovernment office in Komi- Permyak Okrug Traveling appointmentsTraveling appointments Community officesCommunity offices

16 Educational activities Educational activities  Publishing  Presentation of courses and lectures on human rights Principal Tasks of the Ombudsman

17 Assisting in the creation of a system for the protection of the rights and legal interests of minors; carrying out monitoring of the observance of children’s rights Assisting in the creation of a system for the protection of the rights and legal interests of minors; carrying out monitoring of the observance of children’s rights Creation of the institution of the Perm Krai Ombudsman for Children’s Rights Creation of the institution of the Perm Krai Ombudsman for Children’s Rights Annual special report of the Perm Krai Ombudsman for Children’s Rights Annual special report of the Perm Krai Ombudsman for Children’s Rights Principal Tasks of the Ombudsman Pavel Mikov – the first Perm Krai Ombudsman for Children’s Rights

18 Assistance in the development of international cooperation in the area of human and civic rights and freedoms Assistance in the development of international cooperation in the area of human and civic rights and freedoms Principal Tasks of the Ombudsman  Implementation of projects together with  The Konrad Adenauer Fund  The World Bank  The Friedrich Naumann Fund  The Council of Europe  The European Union  The Moscow Helskinki Group  The Humanitarian-Political Center “Strategy,” St. Petersburg

19 Assisting in the creation of conditions for developing civil society institutions Assisting in the creation of conditions for developing civil society institutions  Experiment in public control  Creation of a regularly- meeting round table with the Governor of Perm Krai  NGO competitions Principal Tasks of the Ombudsman

20 Support for citizen initiatives Support for citizen initiatives Citizens’ Forum “Pilorama”Citizens’ Forum “Pilorama” Volunteers’ ForumVolunteers’ Forum the Program “ ‘No’ to Hate Speech”the Program “ ‘No’ to Hate Speech” NGO Project Competition NGO Project Competition Principal Tasks of the Ombudsman

21 The Annual Report of the Ombudsman for Human Rights in Perm Krai is reviewed at, by the Governor of Perm Krai, by the Perm Krai Prosecutor and by the regional court is reviewed at sessions of the Perm Krai Legislative Assembly, by the Governor of Perm Krai, by the Perm Krai Prosecutor and by the regional court

22 Perm Krai Law No. 77-PK (5 August, 2007) “On the Ombudsman for Human Rights in Perm Krai” Article 17. The obligation to present information to the Ombudsman Officials in the regional government of Perm Krai or local self-governance bodies, who receive a request, a motion or any other communication from the Ombudsman on questions regarding the protection of human rights and freed are required to present a response to the communication within a 15-day period. Officials in the regional government of Perm Krai or local self-governance bodies, who receive a request, a motion or any other communication from the Ombudsman on questions regarding the protection of human rights and freed are required to present a response to the communication within a 15-day period.

23 Perm Krai Law No. 139-PK (1 November 2007) “On Administrative Violations of Rights” Article 2.4. Impeding the Activities of the Ombudsman for Human Rights in Perm Krai Interference in the activities of the Ombudsman for Human Rights in Perm Krai with the goal of influencing his decision, non-compliance by officials with the responsibilities established by the Perm Krai Law, “On the Ombudsman of Human Rights in Perm Krai,” or impeding the Ombudsman’s work in any other way carries an administrative fine of rubles.

24 Ombudsman for Human Rights in Perm Krai  Acts as defender of people’s concrete rights  Calls attention to problems  Serves as a mediator in the reconciliation of conflicts betweens citizens and authorities