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About the Children’s Ombudsman

In Sweden, children and young people up to the age of 18 have their own ombudsman. The Children’s Ombudsman is appointed by the Swedish Government for a term of six years. The current Ombudsman, Lena Nyberg, was appointed in 2001 and is in charge of the Office of the Children’s Ombudsman.

The Ombudsman’s main duty is to promote the rights and interests of children and young people as set forth in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (the CRC).

The agency monitors the implementation of the CRC in Sweden. For instance the Ombudsman submits bills for legislative changes to the Swedish Government and promotes the application of the CRC in the work of government agencies, municipalities and county councils. The agency also disseminates information on the Convention.

A key duty of the Children’s Ombudsman is to participate in public debate, promote public interest regarding key issues, and influence the attitudes of decision-makers and the public. However, the Ombudsman does not supervise other authorities and, by law, may not interfere in individual cases.

In order to find out their views and opinions the Ombudsman maintains regular contact with children and young people. The Ombudsman visits children in schools and youth clubs, and children can get in touch with the Ombudsman by letter, phone and through this website. Twice a year the Ombudsman obtains the responses of a number of “contact classes” to a questionnaire survey. The Children’s Ombudsman also has several children’s councils and one youth council.

Each year the Children’s Ombudsman submits a report to the Government. This report addresses the situation of children and young people in Sweden, for example their opportunities and problems.

Contact the Children’s Ombudsman:
Barnombudsmannen
Box 22106
104 22 Stockholm
Sweden
Telephone: +46 (0)8-692 29 50
Fax: +46 (0)8-654 62 77
E-mail: barnombudsmannen@bo.se

Operational level: National

Organisation mandate: Provide training or education on child rights

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Last updated 13/09/2011 04:03:00

CRIN does not accredit or validate any of the organisations listed in our directory. The views and activities of the listed organisations do not necessarily reflect the views or activities of CRIN's coordination team.

Ombudsman for Children in Sweden