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The Ombudsman discussed human rights with the Municipal Assembly of Children of Pristina

28/02/2023

Pristina, February 27th, 2023 – Ombudsperson, Mr. Naim Qelaj participated in the meeting with children of the Prishtina Children’s Municipal Assembly group, on the topic “Children’s rights and gender equality”.

The Ombudsperson explained to the children his role and mandate, his daily work and activities in protection of children’s rights, and the complaint procedures that children may have. He said that the Ombudsperson’s Institution has a special department that works for children’s rights, from promotion and protection to the investigation of complaints.
Mr. Qelaj explained that the OI has received 77 complaints during 2022, with allegations of violation of children’s rights. He spoke about the child’s right to education, the challenges faced by children with disabilities, children’s rights in judicial procedures, social and health protection of children and others.
The meeting followed with various questions from the participants. This meeting was organized by the official for the coordination of human rights in Pristina Municipality, Mrs. Premtime Preniqi and the Kosovar Center for Gender Studies, as part of the “Inclusion of children as active citizens in the promotion of children’s rights and gender perspective” project.