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NEW ZEALAND: School safety: An inquiry into the safety of students at school

Organisation aims and activities: Promotes the UNCRC; Monitors
government departments to ensure
that child rights are upheld;
advocates for children; promotes
participation of children in decisions
affecting their lives; encourages the
development of accessible
complaints processes.

Operational level: National

Works with age groups : Children 0 - 18

Organisation type: Ombudsmen / Independent human rights institutions

Organisation mandate: Lobby governments and the United Nations, Provide training or education on child rights, Research child rights, Work in partnership with organisations, Work with media and press

Areas of expertise: Child participation, Children and the media, Children living with HIV/AIDS, Children with disabilities, Children working and living on the street, Education and cultural rights, Environment and habitat, Family and alternative care, Health and welfare, Justice, Refugee and unaccompanied children, Reporting to and monitoring the CRC, Sexual exploitation and abuse

Countries in which this organisation works: New Zealand

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Last updated 28/07/2006 05:25:07

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