🚨 TRUE or FALSE? 🚨 Does the UNCRC give children the right to privacy? Think you know the answer? 👀 Watch Grace from our Youth Advisory Panel to find out if you're right! To learn more about the #UNCRC head to OCO.ie #FollowThroughOn42

A week ago, we launched our call to bring the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child #UNCRC into Irish law. It was fantastic to see children and young people, partner organisations and supporters come together to highlight why stronger legal protection for children's rights matters.

Have you seen the news? The OCO is campaigning for the full and direct incorporation of the hashtag #UNCRC into Irish law to make children’s rights real. Find out how YOUR organisation can get involved in our campaign, here: lnkd.in/d4_vmhF3

What if children's rights had stronger legal protection in Ireland? The #UNCRC has not yet fully incorporated it into Irish law. We believe it's time that changed. Watch our video and find out more about the campaign at oco.ie #FollowThroughon42 #IncorporateTheUNCRC youtu.be/sUO2LTYB-0Q?...

Incorporating the UNCRC: Follow Through On 42

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Scotland did it. Sweden did it. Norway did it. Now it’s Ireland’s turn. Let’s make Ireland a leader in Europe on children’s rights Incorporate the UNCRC into Irish law. Learn more at oco.ie

Follow through on 42 👏 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the launch of our campaign calling for the #UNCRC to be brought into Irish law. Here's a look back at some of the highlights. This is just the beginning. Find out more at oco.ie #FollowThroughOn42 #IncorporateTheUNCRC

Children's rights deserve stronger legal protection. Our School Ambassadors share why they believe the UNCRC should be brought into Irish law and why every child deserves to be heard when decisions affect their lives. Take a look and find out more at oco.ie. #FollowThroughOn42

Why is incorporating the UNCRC into Irish law so important? In this video, Dr Niall Muldoon explains why the OCO is calling for the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) to be brought into Irish law. Watch the video and learn more about the campaign at oco.ie

Ireland ratified the UNCRC more than 30 years ago. So why hasn't it been fully incorporated into Irish law? Our latest video explains why incorporation matters and how it could help ensure children's rights are considered in the decisions that affect their lives. Find out more at oco.ie.

Young people, partner organisations and supporters joined us at our Office today to show their support for strengthening children’s rights in Ireland. Stay tuned over the coming weeks and months and come on the journey with us.

Have you seen the news? The OCO is campaigning for the full and direct incorporation of the UNCRC into Irish law. To make children’s rights real. Find out how YOUR organisation can get involved in our campaign, here: www.oco.ie/childrens-ri...

In 1992 Ireland made a promise to children. By ratifying the UNCRC we said children’s rights matter here. Now it’s time to make them part of Irish law. Follow Through on 42- Incorporate the UNCRC. Find out more at oco.ie.

Today, we launched our official campaign calling for children's rights to be fully incorporated into Irish law. Ireland ratified the UNCRC more than 30 years ago, but now it's time to follow through on that promise to children. Find out how you can Follow Through on 42: www.oco.ie/childrens-ri...

To learn more about children's rights and the work of the Ombudsman for Children's Office, head to our website www.OCO.ie *** Chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil faoi chearta leanaí agus faoi obair Oifig an Ombudsman do Leanaí, téigh chuig ár suíomh gréasáin www.OCO.ie

ENYA Youth Forum 2026 🌈 In June the European Network of Young Advisors took place. 24 young activists from 12 different countries shared their thoughts on the rights of young people who are LGBTQIA+.

📢 Recruitment Opportunity in the OCO The Senior Communications and Engagement Officer will support the delivery of the OCO’s communications and strategic objectives to internal and external stakeholders. ⌛Closing Date: 19/08/2026 – 12:00 noon 👉🏼 Apply at: www.ocojobs.com

📣 Applications are now open for the OCO School Ambassadors Programme 2026 to 2027. If you think your class would enjoy being part of the programme, we want to hear from you. 👉 Find out more and apply on our website below: lnkd.in/ecGzskuu

Every child's voice deserves to be heard. 📣 Today the OCO’s Director of Investigations Nuala Ward is attending the @tusla.bsky.social Annual Report launch to ensure children’s rights and welfare remain at the very heart of state services.

📣 Applications are now open for the OCO School Ambassadors Programme 2026 to 2027. If you think your class would enjoy being part of the programme, we want to hear from you. 👉 Find out more and apply on our website below: lnkd.in/ecGzskuu

What happens when young people, diplomats and children's rights advocates come together? 🤔 This week’s Universal Periodic Review event was an opportunity to have open conversations about how Ireland can strengthen children's rights. Here's a look back at some of the highlights 🎥

Yesterday, Dr Niall Muldoon attended the Centre for Justice and Law Reform Summer School. Attendees gathered to explore the topic "Rules-Based International Order in an Age of Disruption: Is International Law Dead?". An excellent day with very insightful speakers which will continue today.

📣 Could your class be our next OCO School Ambassadors? We're looking for two sixth class and two first year groups to join us for the 2026 to 2027 school year. 👉 Find out more and apply on our website below. www.oco.ie/childrens-ri...

📣 Could your class be our next OCO School Ambassadors? We're looking for two sixth class and two first year groups to join us for the 2026 to 2027 school year. 👉 Find out more and apply on our website below: lnkd.in/ecGzskuu

We were delighted to welcome diplomats, young people and colleagues to the Ombudsman for Children's Office for our Universal Periodic Review event, where we discussed how Ireland can better protect and promote children's rights.

Joint Committee on Children and Equality discussed why the full and direct incorporation of the #UNCRC into Irish law is so important. Click here to watch ⬇️

Incorporation of the UNCRC - The Joint Committee on Children and Equality

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June was a busy month at the Ombudsman for Children’s Office 👏🏼 From our last visit with our School Ambassadors to #InternationalDayOfPlay Take a look at our highlights!

Watch Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, explain why incorporation is the most important thing Ireland can do to make children’s 42 rights of the UNCRC real. #UNCRC

"The provision is already there in our Constitution to Incorporate the UNCRC" The OCO is before the Joint Committee on Children and Equality making the case for putting children's 42 rights under the UNCRC into Irish law. Watch live: www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...

Ireland’s pathway to incorporation of the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Irish Law. You can read Dr. Niall Muldoon's opening statement to the Joint Committee on Children and Equality on the OCO website in the link below. www.oco.ie/news/opening...

Dr Niall Muldoon, and our Head of Policy, Dr Tricia Keilthy, are appearing before the Joint Committee on Children and Equality highlighting why the full and direct incorporation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into Irish law is so important. Children's rights are human rights.