Mariya Lvova-Belova

Mariya Lvova-Belova is the Russian Children's Ombudsman, known for her advocacy in child welfare issues. She has been involved in various cases that highlight the complexities of child protection, particularly in situations involving cross-border legal matters and the welfare of children in distressing circumstances. Recently, she was in the news for her role in facilitating the return of an 11-year-old boy to Uzbekistan after a tragic car accident in which his parents were killed.