Ombudsstelle Kinderrechte Schweiz

Mission

We offer direct assistance to children and young people. We assess their circumstances with regard to children’s (procedural) rights, provide information and advice, act as an intermediary between on-site specialists and children and young people, make recommendations and report annually to the federal government and the cantons.

We are committed to ensuring that all specialists in the legal system are familiar with the Guidelines of the Council of Europe on child-friendly justice and that children’s (procedural) rights are properly applied. We can only achieve this goal if all specialists are serious about implementation and if everyone is aware of the importance of providing direct support with regard to the concerns of children, and of building their resilience and offering effective protection.

Address:

Ombuds Office Children’s Rights Switzerland

Theaterstrasse 29

8400 Winterthur