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Positive Progress In Reducing Child Poverty Must Be Maintained
Thursday, 7 December 2023, 9:34 am | Mana Mokopuna
Encouraging progress has been made in reducing child poverty in Aotearoa New Zealand but more focus on the issue is urgently needed to maintain it, according to a new report from UNICEF. UNICEF’s 18th Report Card, ‘Child Poverty in the Midst of ... More >>
Chief Children's Commissioner Judge Frances Eivers Speaks In Darwin About Valuing The Voice Of Children
Thursday, 7 September 2023, 11:42 am | Mana Mokopuna
Chief Children’s Commissioner Judge Frances Eivers has delivered a powerful keynote address at a conference for Indigenous Australian child and family services hosted by SNAICC - National Voice for our Children in Darwin, Australia. SNAICC’s annual ... More >>
UN Calls Out New Zealand’s Youth Justice Record
Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 12:00 pm | Mana Mokopuna
The United Nations Committee against Torture has published its findings on New Zealand after in-person hearings earlier this month, highlighting its concerns about the disproportionate representation of Māori in the entire justice system and noting ... More >>
Pōwhiri Welcomes New Advocates To Mana Mokopuna – Children And Young People’s Commission
Friday, 28 July 2023, 1:49 pm | Mana Mokopuna
Six Children’s Commissioners were welcomed to Mana Mokopuna – Children and Young People’s Commission in a pōwhiri at Waiwhetū Marae in Lower Hutt yesterday. Marking an important milestone for children’s advocacy in Aotearoa New Zealand, the event ... More >>