Human Rights Cartoons
Cartoons by Chris Slane relating to ombudsman, inspector generals and other public advocates who are charged with 'representing the interests of the public by investigating and addressing complaints of maladministration or a violation of rights.'
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Need a Younger Face
"We need a fresh face on the board- Simpkins - get some botox injected" commands a chairman of the board consisting of aged white men and women to one surprised individual.
Cave Of Official Information
The magic word was 'Ombudsman' says Ali Baba to his friend in the newly opened Cave of Official Information.
Tree Climber Problem Solved
"Does your test measure lateral thinking?" asks a seal of a human examiner, after the elephant knocks down the tree to allow access to all animals.
Algorithm Bias
Cartoon shows one woman saying to another whose face is blurred out "What makes you think algorithms are discriminating against you?"
Director Of Diversity
“Everybody - please welcome our new director of diversity” a female stands alone in a board room full of surprised male office executives.
Dragon Hoarder Of Files- FOI
Hobbit entering dragon cave announces: "I have an official information request."
Dragon Hoarder Of Files
Hobbit entering dragon cave annouces: "I'm from the Ombudsman's office."..ombudsman,office,data,privacy,information,access,official,government,public,freedom,FOI,request,records,code,dragon,cartoon,..
Elephant In The Classroom
"Please Miss - there's something in the way" notes an early school pupil among others in their classroom to the teacher while holding the tail of a large elephant labelled 'Poverty'.
Info Request Disinfectant
Info request disintectant now with extra sunshine. ( Transparency is the best disinfectant. )
Cattle Stop Access
"Come on over -everybody's welcome" calls a man in a wheelchair to a woman in high heels.
Level Playing Field
"It's a level playing field if you like on your back and look up" says one boy standing with a ball at the top of a hill to another boy at the bottom of the hill.
Love Conquers Hate - Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs CC BY-NC-ND
A white supremacist gunman labelled 'Hate' flees from huge bouquets of flowers symbolising love and sympathy for his victims in Christchurch.
No Record
"Didn't I tell you never put anything on paper?" says a bigwig. "I have no record of it" replies his underling.
Santa's good governnance
Elf informs Santa of request for fairness transparency and good decision making in government.
Egalitarian Pyramid
"He was considered the most egalitarian pharoah" notes a ancient Egyptian man to a woman" of a small pyramid on a flat base.
When To Raise A Family
"Wouldn't it be wiser to raise a family at a more convenient time -say after you've retired?" asks an excutive of a woman at the table.
Santa's bad-behaviour bias
"I'm afraid there's no law preventing discrimination on the basis of behavoiur" says Santa.
Treasure Chest of Official Information
Treasure Chest of Official Information is opened by a crowbar labelled ombudsman.