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Young people from Youthreach Glentworth Street participate in Ombudsman for Children’s Office Human Rights Education Programme
- 29 Eanair 2015
- Cineál: Preaseisiúint
During their visit the young people from Youthreach expressed their concerns about homelessness among children, young people and families and stressed the importance of young people having access to supports through youth services and education to develop their potential.
Young people from Youthreach, Glentworth Street, Limerick during their visit to the Ombudsman for Children’s Office
Young people from Youthreach in Glentworth Street, Limerick 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 young people 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 young people and professionals working with them, and to hear directly from young people about issues of concern them.
During their visit, the young people from Youthreach raised a number of issues relating to children’s rights, expressing their concerns about homelessness among children, young people and families and stressing the importance of young people having access to supports through youth services and education to develop their potential.
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Notes to Editors:
Please see attached a photo of young people from Youthreach, Glentworth Street, Limerick 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: Sinéad Fennell at 086 6075260 or Sinead_Fennell@oco.ie
- 29 Eanair 2015
- Cineál: Preaseisiúint
