Children's Commissioner WC @ChildCommWC
The Western Cape Commissioner for Children protects & promotes the rights, needs and interests of children in the Province 📧 [email protected] westerncape.gov.za Western Cape Joined August 2020-
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👏 Child participation in action! Strong involvement and engagement of children as key partners in defending and protecting their rights. Congratulations to the Western Cape Commissioner for Children (@ChildCommWC)! #ChildRights #ChildParticipation #SouthAfrica
WATCH: The Standing Committee on the Premier and Constitutional Matters in the @WCProvParl is currently conducting interviews for the @ChildCommWC position. Click the link below to watch the interviews live. youtube.com/watch?v=wqItR1… #Commissioner4us #LittlevoicesMUSTcount
We are pleased to present the 4th and final annual report for the 1st of the @ChildCommWC. Access the report temporarily through this link. fromsmash.com/Western-Cape-C… Alternatively, request a copy by sending an email to [email protected] #Commissioner4us
In the past five years, the CGMs developed a series of posters that addressed various topics of significance to children. These advocacy posters covered a wide range of themes, including advocacy messages such as child hunger, abuse and neglect, mental health, #Commissioner4us
The CCRWs have allowed stakeholders to express their concerns about the government services that directly impact children's rights. To date, the @ChildCommWC CCRWs have been successfully implemented in 8 municipalities. westerncape.gov.za/childrens-comm… #Commissioner4us
As we prepare to release our final report for the first term of @ChildCommWC, let’s take a look at our annual reports from the first year. westerncape.gov.za/childrens-comm… #Commissioner4us #KleinstemmetjiesMOETsaakmaak #amazwiamancincimakavakale
PART 5: LETTERS TO THE PROVINCIAL PARLIAMENT We conclude our Letters to Parliament feature with correspondence from Storm and Tara. The children’s letters emphasise the importance of continuity of the Office. Stay tuned for more #Commissioner4us content.
PART 4: LETTERS TO THE PROVINCIAL PARLIAMENT Solakha, Cai, and Kristen shared in their letters that the WCCC taught them how to lobby and advocate for children's rights, which significantly impact on their lives. #Commissioner4us #LittlevoicesMUSTcount
Finance MEC @deidrebaartman in her provincial budget speech today expressed gratitude to the CGMs, acknowledging their contributions in simplifying the budget. The CGMs collaborated with a graphic recorder to create a child-friendly graphic of the budget. #ChildBudgetAnalysis
PART 2: LETTERS TO PROVINCIAL PARLIAMENT Today, we share Isabella and Imaan's letters requesting that the Commissioner be accessible to all children in the province and emphasise the need for strong communication skills to engage with children and stakeholders. #Commissioner4us
PART 1: LETTERS TO PARLIAMENT As part of our #Commissioner4us campaign, the CGMs are sending letters to the @WCProvParl.These letters share the personal stories about the positive impact the Office has had on their lives. We share Jonay and Jenicton's letters. #Commissioner4us
Our #Commissioner4us campaign continues this week, highlighting the 16 key qualities the CGMs believe the new @ChildCommWC should possess. #Commissioner4us #LittlevoicesMUSTcount #KleinstemmetjiesMOETsaakmaak #amazwiamancincimakavakale
The @WCProvParl has published the list of nominees for the @ChildCommWC position. You can find the 61 nominees at the following link: tinyurl.com/5cn659j3. Please submit any objections by Friday, April 4, 2025. #Commissioner4us
PRESS RELEASE: Today we launch our campaign advocating for children to be included in the appointment of a new @ChildCommWC . Keep an eye on all our social media platforms for further information on this campaign; we'll be sharing more details and content. #Commissioner4us
PRESS RELEASE: The @ChildCommWC and her CGMs have welcomed the budgetary allocations made by Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana in the 2025/2026 budget. Read more below . #BudgetSpeech2025 #ChildBudgetAnalysis #LittlevoicesMUSTcount
Nominations are hereby invited for the appointment of the @ChildCommWC in terms of section 2(2)(a) of the Western Cape Commissioner for Children Act, 2019 (Act 2 of 2019) Click on the link for more information wcpp.gov.za/?q=node/18559 Nominations are due on 14 March 2025
PRESS STATEMENT: @ChildCommWC Christina Nomdo encourages all to support the nomination of a new Children's Commissioner. Ms. Nomdo's tenure as Commissioner will conclude on May 31, 2025 — having commenced in June 2020. Read more below. shorturl.at/4tAAu
As we appear in front of @WCProvParl today, young people came to share with me how they see our @WCGovCas Young people has an important role to play in lawmaking and their views should always be taken into account. @ChildCommWC
PRESS STATEMENT: It’s MTBPS season again! What does the Government of National Unity (GNU) have in store for us? The @ChildCommWC and her CGMs have once again assessed whether the MTBPS is child-centred and child-friendly. #rsabudget2024 #childbudgetanalysis
4/4 The exchange has motivated Chris to collaborate with international advocates, such as the @ChildCommWC and @USEnvoyNI Joe Kennedy. To support more initiatives that help vulnerable children and young people in Northern Ireland.
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