Fostering the rights of children 

The Ombudsman for Children in Finland is an autonomous and independent authority that promotes the realisation of the rights and best interest of children. The Ombudsman for Children ensures that the position and rights of children are taken into account in legislation and decision-making.

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Brochures and materials on children's rights

Here you can find brochures about the rights of children in different languages. The material can be used and distributed freely.

Rights and legal protection of children

Information and instructions in matters related to individual children and families

Publications

The office of the Ombudsman for Children in Finland has an own publication series.

A valued and sustainable childhood

Our goal is that Finnish society values childhood as an important stage of life and takes care of its declining child population.

Our new strategy is based on the views received from children and the work that the Ombudsman for Children has conducted in Finnish society.

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