"The prolonged absence of the Children's Defender sends a worrying message": the government pressured by associations to fill the position

A group of fifty personalities, including many association leaders, urged Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to quickly appoint a new Defender of Children, a position vacant for three months. They expressed concern over the absence of this role, especially as the government seeks to enhance child protection through a bill currently under review in the Senate. The letter highlights the need for an independent authority to uphold children's rights and voice their concerns. Previous Defender Eric Delemar had warned about the regular violations of children's rights in France, emphasizing the political urgency for action.