GEORGIOS MOSCHOS

George Moschos studied law in Athens and criminology (M. Phil) in London. He was trained through seminars in self-awareness, adult education, organization of youth clubs and drama for children. He has been working, animating and supporting children and adolescents threatened by social exclusion, defending youth rights and training professionals and volunteers in his fields of expertise. In 2003 he was appointed as the first Children’s Ombudsman in Greece (Deputy Ombudsman for Children’s Rights) and served in this position until January 2018. As part of his mission, he visited many schools and institutions, he met with thousands of children and professionals working with them, supporting the systematic listening of children‘s views and defending their rights. He has been member of board and chairperson of the European Network of Ombudspersons for Children. As a children’s rights expert he has collaborated with the Council of Europe and many other organisations. He is a founding member of Initiative for Article 12 UNCRC (InArt.12), an association aiming to strengthen and disseminate the right of children to freely express their views. He is a certified trainer of the National Center for Public Administration and Local Government. Since June 2022 he collaborates with the Child and Adolescents Mental Health Initiative, coordinating its youth engagement scheme YES.

 

Thursday, May 23, 2024