📢 AORC Webinar: Championing Children’s Rights in 2025 – Showcasing the Role of Children’s Ombudsman Offices

The African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC), in collaboration with the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI), is pleased to invite you to an insightful and impactful webinar on Championing Children’s Rights in 2025. This session will focus on the critical role of Children’s Ombudsman offices in safeguarding children’s rights, investigating complaints, and driving systemic change in areas such as education, healthcare, and child protection.

Why This Webinar Matters

Children’s Ombudsman offices serve as independent and impartial advocates for children's rights, ensuring fairness, justice, and protection for the most vulnerable members of society. This webinar will provide a platform to discuss:

✅ Mandate in Action – How Children’s Ombudsman offices protect and uphold children’s rights.
✅ Real Impact – Case studies of successful interventions and advocacy efforts.
✅ The Power of Partnership – How Ombudsman offices collaborate with governments, NGOs, and international organizations to strengthen child protection mechanisms.

This event is an opportunity for professionals, policymakers, child rights advocates, and the broader public to gain insights into the challenges, achievements, and future of Children’s Ombudsman institutions.

Distinguished Speakers

We are honored to host renowned experts who have made a significant impact in advocating for children's rights:

🔹 Hon. Aneeta Ghoorah – Ombudsperson for Children, Mauritius
🔹 Hon. Stans Goudsmit – Children’s Ombudsman, Rotterdam, Netherlands
🔹 Hon. Commissioner Christina Nomdo – Western Cape Commissioner for Children, South Africa

🎤 Facilitator: Hon. Major General Oswald D Reddy – Western Cape Police Ombudsman

Event Details

📅 Date: Tuesday, 25 March 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM (GMT+2, South Africa Time)
💻 Platform: Zoom

🌍 Simultaneous interpretation will be available in English, French, Arabic, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Join Us & Be Part of the Change

This webinar is an opportunity to learn, engage, and contribute to the ongoing efforts in protecting and promoting children's rights. Whether you are a policymaker, an advocate, a social worker, or simply passionate about child protection, this event will provide valuable insights and practical strategies.

🚀 Secure your spot today! Register now and be part of this critical conversation!

🔗 RSVP HERE

For more information, contact:
📧 Franky Lwelela – FrankyAorc@pprotect.org
📧 Marion Adonis – MarionAorc@pprotect.org

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