Umboðsmaður barna
Umboðsmaður barna is a prominent advocate for children's rights in Iceland, tasked with ensuring that the welfare and rights of children are prioritized within the country's legal and social systems. Recently, the office has raised serious concerns regarding the treatment of children in custody, highlighting issues of misleading information provided by government authorities about the duration and conditions of children's stays in detention facilities. This has sparked significant public interest and calls for reform in the handling of vulnerable children within the justice system.
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Umboðsmaður barna discussed the report today, stating it sheds light on the gross violations of children's rights.
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Iceland:
The Children's Ombudsman has repeatedly expressed serious concerns about the emergency situation within the treatment system.
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