The Ombudsman for Children

The Ombudsman for Children in Iceland is appointed by the Prime Minister to a period of five years. In his work, the Ombudsman for Children is independent and not subject to instructions from the authorities.

Þingvellir - National Park

At Þingvellir, Alþing - general assembly was established around 930 and continued to convene there until 1798. All major events in the history of Iceland have taken place at Þingvellir. Today Þingvellir is a national park where the protected area shall always be the property of the Icelandic nation, under the preservation of the Alþing.