About the Ombudsman for Children in Sweden

In Sweden, children and young people up to the age of 18 have their own ombudsman. The Ombudsman for Children is appointed by the Swedish Government for a term of six years. The current Ombudsman, Frerik Malmberg, was appointed in november 2008.

The Ombudsman’s main duty is to promote the rights and interests of children and young people as set forth in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC).

The agency monitors the implementation of the CRC in Sweden. For instance the Ombudsman submits bills for legislative changes to the Swedish Government and promotes the application of the CRC in the work of government agencies, municipalities and county councils. The agency also disseminates information on the Convention.

A key duty of the Ombudsman for Children in Sweden is to participate in public debate, promote public interest regarding key issues, and influence the attitudes of decision-makers and the public. However, the Ombudsman does not supervise other authorities and, by law, may not interfere in individual cases.

In order to find out their views and opinions the Ombudsman maintains regular contact with children and young people. The Ombudsman visits children in schools and youth clubs, and children can get in touch with the agency by letter, telephone and through this website.

Each year the Ombudsman for Children in Sweden submits a report to the Government. This report addresses the situation of children and young people in the country.


Contact the Ombudsman for Children in Sweden:
Barnombudsmannen
Box 22106
104 22 Stockholm
Sweden
Telephone: +46 (0)8-692 29 50
Fax: +46 (0)8-654 62 77
E-mail: info@barnombudsmannen.se