Canada needs children's commissioner.UNICEF UNICEF (y  `nĭsĕf'), the United Nations Children's Fund, an affiliated agency of the United Nations. Canada calls for a National Children's Commissioner to
Protect Children's Rights The opportunity for children to participate in political and legal decisions that affect them; in a broad sense, the rights of children to live free from hunger, abuse, neglect, and other inhumane conditions. . "Canada's 9.6 million children
and young people--that's a quarter of our population--have no say
and no mandated representation in our federal government," Nigel
Fisher, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of UNICEF Canada said.
He points out that Canada is one of the few industrialized in·dus·tri·al·ize v. in·dus·tri·al·ized, in·dus·tri·al·iz·ing, in·dus·tri·al·iz·es v.tr. 1. To develop industry in (a country or society, for example). 2. countries without a Children's Commissioner. More than 60 independent institutions promoting children's rights have been established in other countries. Currently, Canada has no mechanisms in place to ensure the needs and rights of children are considered a priority by government when making decisions on budgets, policies and services. UNICEF Canada has launched a petition on its web site calling for a Children's Commissioner in Canada. |
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