What the Ombudsman Does

The Ombudsperson of the Republic of Bulgaria defends people’s rights and children are most in need of special attention and protection of their rights. For that reason, the Ombudsman Act has imposed on the Ombudsperson a duty to protect your rights and interests. 

The Ombudsperson oversees the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, exerting influence on the activities and policies of all responsible institutions, so they could be more efficient and favourable for you and your family. Should the case so require, the Ombudsperson submits suggestions to the Parliament to amend laws. She or he creates special reports on the situation of the rights of different groups of children so that the child protection bodies and the government can take action. 

The Ombudsperson organises campaigns and mobilises public resources. The Ombudsperson’s mission requires their to render children’s rights and interests more visible to both the state and society. Toward this end, she or he works in partnership with children, parents, non-governmental organisations, and institutions. 

Institutional Book of the Ombudsman of the Republic of Bulgaria - "Rights of the Child" HERE

More about what the Ombudsman does HERE