An Ombudsperson for Children in Mauritius
Her job is:
to ensure that the rights, needs and interests of children as defined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child are given due consideration by all public and private bodies.
Her job is to ensure that the rights, needs and interests of children as defined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child are given due consideration by all public and private bodies.
She also:
Investigates cases of violations of child rights;
Mediates between parties in the best interests of children;
Organizes consultative meetings with children on issues of interest to children;
Advocates for the voice of children to be heard and given due consideration;
Creates awareness on the CRCOrganizes events to promote child rights
Advises authorities on policies and legislation regarding children
To contact herAddress:
NPF Building, Sholto Douglas St, Beau-Bassin, Mauritius
Tel: +230 454 3010, +230 454 3020, +230 464 4369
Fax: +230 454 3037
Green line: 177
e-mail: ombudschild@mail.gov.mu
Website: http://oco.gov.mu