Dame Rachel de Souza, the Children's Commissioner, warns that the government's counter-terror program, Prevent, is failing to adequately help a growing number of children fixated with violence.
Children's Commissioner Claire Achmad has warned Members of Parliament that proposed 'move-on orders' risk disproportionately affecting Māori children and the hundreds of young people who leave state care annually.
The children's commissioner in Jersey has identified child poverty as a 'big red flag' for the community, particularly in the context of the upcoming 2026 election.
The Children's Commissioner has raised concerns about children being exposed to weight loss drug advertisements online and suggested a ban on such social media advertising for minors.
England's Children's Commissioner has warned that the Prevent program is failing to adequately help young people who are becoming 'intoxicated by extremism' on social media. The commissioner highlighted concerns about children fixated with violence and the program's effectiveness.
England's Children's Commissioner has criticized the Home Office's proposals to crack down on refused asylum seekers, warning that measures like the forcible removal of children would cause significant harm.
Young voices are actively shaping the role of the Western Cape children's commissioner, influencing the priorities and focus of the position. This engagement ensures that the commissioner's work reflects the needs and perspectives of children.
Australia's Children's Commissioner has warned of a looming crisis, referring to 'another Stolen Generation,' ahead of an address at the Garma festival, with the Northern Territory's new child protection laws and issues affecting Indigenous young people expected to be key focuses.
Moscow's children's commissioner is reportedly considering proposals to lower the minimum employment age to 12 and re-establish Soviet-era agricultural labor camps for children, aiming to address job shortages exacerbated by the war in Ukraine.
New Zealand's Children's Commissioner has stated that it is unacceptable for buses to refuse boarding to a child who mistakenly left her wallet at home, after a student was denied travel to school.