IRELAND | A rights-based approach to addressing food poverty among children

After examining the obligations under the mandate of the ombudsman for children and the corresponding statuory functions, Dr. Niall Muldoon gave an overview about the current and expected poverty risk of cildren, examining how a rights based approach hast o be designed to successfully target this problem. „Much remains to be achieved as regards addressing food poverty among children in Ireland and ensuring that all children can enjoy their right to nutrition and, with that, more fully enjoy their other rights.“ The full speech can be accessed here.

Source: Ombudsman for Children`s Office, Ireland