The Ombudsman for Children is tasked with promoting the realisation of the rights and best interests of children (Act on the Ombudsman for Children 1221/2004). The Ombudsman for Children is an autonomous and independent government authority. It belongs to the administrative branch of the Ministry of Justice. It is the Ombudsman’s duty to advocate for taking the position and rights of children into account in legislation and social decision-making. The work of the Ombudsman for Children is based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (SopS 59–60/1991). The Office of the Ombudsman for Children is located in Jyväskylä.