St. Brigid’s Girls National School Students participate in Ombudsman for Children’s Office Human Rights Education Programme

During their visit, the children from St Brigid’s raised and discussed a number of issues relating to children’s rights, including access to clean water, the importance of children being able to express themselves freely, respecting diversity and valuing the uniqueness of every person.

6th class children from St. Brigid’s Girls National School in Glasnevin visited the Ombudsman for Children’s Office recently to take part in the OCO’s human rights education programme.

This programme is undertaken as part of the Ombudsman for Children’s statutory obligation to raise awareness of children’s rights and welfare among the public, including children and young people themselves.

During their visit to the OCO, the children from St Brigid’s had an opportunity to learn about the Offices’ role and work and to explore connections between children’s rights and their daily lives.

The programme is a valuable opportunity for the Office to meet students and their teachers and to hear directly from children and young people about issues of concern them.

During their visit, the children from St Brigid’s raised and discussed a number of issues relating to children’s rights, including access to clean water, the importance of children being able to express themselves freely, respecting diversity and valuing the uniqueness of every person.

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Notes to Editors:

Please see attached a photo of 6th class students from St Brigid’s, Glasnevin during their visit to the Ombudsman for Children’s Office.

Under the Ombudsman for Children Act 2002, the role and functions of the Ombudsman for Children are to promote and monitor the rights and welfare of children in Ireland by providing an independent, impartial complaints handling service about how the State provides services to children and families; giving advice to Government Ministers about how policy and legislation affect children; promoting awareness of children’s rights and welfare; consulting with children and highlighting their concerns.

For more information contact: Sinead Fennell at 086 6075260

• 26 Eanair 2015
• Cineál: Preaseisiúint