Children's Commissioner WC

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=wqItR1n5… #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… #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… #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