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The Office of the Commissioner for Children sent this message for the launch of this website.
Roger McClay, Commissioner for Children, was happy to support the launch of What Will Happen If I Tell? He believes the programme will be a very positive resource to promote and enhance children's rights.
The Office of the Commissioner for Children is committed to promoting the welfare and interests of children and young persons. The Office has a particular interest in promoting research and resources relating to the welfare of children and young persons.
Mr McClay pointed out that New Zealand has an obligation under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child to ensure that children have such protection and care as is necessary for their wellbeing.
Article 17 of the Convention expressly encourages the media to disseminate information and material of social and cultural benefit to the child.
Mr McClay said, "Children whose situation is precarious in one way or another can find it particularly difficult to make themselves heard and influence their situation".
“Children have a right to be safe and society's responsibility is to see that they are."
You can contact the office of the THE COMMISSIONER FOR CHILDREN @ Box 12 537 Wellington. Ph. 04 471 14 10
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