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AORC webinar on Showcasing Children Ombudsmen
Join the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC), the research and training arm of the African Ombudsman and Mediators' Association (AOMA), for their insightful webinar on Advocating for Children's Rights in 2025, with a special focus on Specialized Ombudsman Offices for Children. Organized by the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC) in partnership with the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI), experts will discuss the critical role of children's Ombudsman offices in promoting and safeguarding the rights of the most vulnerable.
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM (South African Time, GMT+2)
Duration: 1h30
What to expect?
- Insights from leading Children’s Ombudsman offices on protecting young voices
- Real-life case studies showcasing impactful interventions
- Strategies to strengthen child-focused governance across Africa and beyond
- Renowned experts sharing their expertise:
- Hon. Aneeta Ghoorah (Ombudsperson for Children, Mauritius)
- Hon. Stans Goudsmit (Children’s Ombudsman, Rotterdam, Netherlands)
- Hon. Christina Nomdo (Western Cape Commissioner for Children, South Africa)
- Facilitator: Hon. Major General Oswald D Reddy (Western Cape Police Ombudsman, South Africa)
Kindly note that there will be no live Q&A session, participants are asked to submit their questions in advance by Monday, 24 March 2025 10 a.m. to Mr Franky Lwelela or Ms Marion Adonis.
Kindly find the official webinar invitation in the download section.
Source: African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC)
