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Report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child 2021
In this report to the Committee on the Rights of the Child, the Children's Ombudsman once again draws attention to problems that we continue to observe in a number of areas. …
Article 3: The best interests of the child
Hidden in plain sight
For many years, the Netherlands has been known as a forerunner in the fight for equal rights for LGBTQIA+ people. This role as a pioneer has been under pressure over the last few years. ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map shows that the Netherlands has dropped in …
Research by the Children's Ombudsman
Hi! Thank you for participating in this study by the Children's Ombudsman! The Children's Ombudsman wants to use the stories that you share with us to show other organisations what children find important, what problems they see and what they need. This …
Explanation of Step-by-Step Plan: The best decision for children
According to the Committee on the Rights of the Child, a well-founded decision requires a child-friendly, full investigation. This should be followed by carefully considering what is best for the child and what other interests are at stake. In doing so, …
Shortage of primary school places on Bonaire needs urgent attention, says Ombudswoman for Children
Margrite Kalverboer, the Ombudswoman for Children, is calling on Minister for Primary and Secondary Education and Equality Tielen to remedy the shortage of primary school places on Bonaire before the start of the new school year. At the moment, there is a …
Shortage of primary school places on Bonaire needs urgent attention, says Ombudswoman for Children
Margrite Kalverboer, the Ombudswoman for Children, is calling on Minister for Primary and Secondary Education and Equality Tielen to remedy the shortage of primary school places on Bonaire before the start of the new school year. At the moment, there is a …