Ombudswork for Children Innocenti digest No1, Key information on a critical children's rights concern

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Contents

Development of the concept of Ombudswork
The history of ombudswork
The need for specialised ombudsmen for children
the growth of ombudswork for children

Legal status of ombudswork
Ombudsmen established by special act of parliament
Ombudsmen established through child welfare legislation
Ombudsmen established within existing public bodies
Ombudsmen established and run by NGO's

Functions in Theory
Influencing law, policy and practice
Challenging individual breaches of rights
Encouraging or undertaking research
Promoting awareness of children's rights

Functions in Practice
Providing primarily individual advocacy and representation
Advocating for children as a body with no individual
representation

Essential Characteristics of Ombudswork
Independence
Ability to get the voices of children heard
Accessibility to children
An exclusive focus on children
Statutory powers

Commentary
Main players
Information sources

Organisation: 
UNICEF Office of Research
Tags: 
Reporting to and monitoring the CRC
Individual cases of violations

Countries

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