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The Estonian Chancellor of Justice has, as of 1 January 2011, formed a new division in his office dealing only with children's rights. This is done in the framework of preparatory activities for becoming Children's Ombudsman.
The tasks of the new department are as follows: dealing with complaints concerning children's rights in areas of constitutional review and ombudsman activities; preparation and carrying out of inspection visits; preparation of applications and opinions in constitutional review cases; providing education about children's rights and informing about the UN convention on the rights of the child; conducting research and analyses in questions of promotion and protection of children's rights; co-operation with children and youth organizations, third sector, professional unions, state and scientific authorities.
Source: Chancellor of Justice Website
