Gathering information for NGO reports to UNCROC

The UN Committee states in its reporting guidelines that NGO reports prepared and presented by national coalitions carry much greater legitimacy than information from individual organisations. The Committee advises national coalitions to draw on the broadest possible range of information sources. It encourages NGO reports to present the experiences of organisations and bodies working with children and young people, and of the children and young people themselves.ACYA will set up “cluster groups” of its members and other interested parties. These cluster groups are the mechanism by which ACYA will gather the experiences of those working with children and young people, to inform the NGO report. We will draw up lists of those interested in particular policy areas, establish a mailing list for each group and circulate position papers for comment and workshop discussion.

Joining ACYA cluster groups
ACYA is inviting all organisations and individuals in Aotearoa New Zealand, whose work and expertise we are aware of, to join one or more of our ACYA cluster groups. The cluster groups are designed around key policy areas.
Key policy areas that the cluster groups will consider are:
  • Indigenous children’s issues
  • care and protection
  • health, including mental health
  • children affected by disability
  • poverty
  • education
  • refugee children
  • economic and sexual exploitation
  • youth justice
Joining a cluster group indicates that you want to receive information about ACYA’s work in the policy area covered by that cluster group and that you want to make comments and/or attend workshops to ensure that the NGO report takes account of your knowledge and experience.

If you want to join a cluster group
  • send an email to alison.cleland@auckland.ac.nz
  • put “ACYA cluster groups” in the subject line
  • note the cluster group(s) you are interested in
  • note your name and organisation.
Joining ACYA cluster groups
ACYA is inviting all organisations and individuals in Aotearoa New Zealand, whose work and expertise we are aware of, to join one or more of our ACYA cluster groups. The cluster groups are designed around key policy areas.
Key policy areas that the cluster groups will consider are:
  • Indigenous children’s issues
  • care and protection
  • health, including mental health
  • children affected by disability
  • poverty
  • education
  • refugee children
  • economic and sexual exploitation
  • youth justice
Joining a cluster group indicates that you want to receive information about ACYA’s work in the policy area covered by that cluster group and that you want to make comments and/or attend workshops to ensure that the NGO report takes account of your knowledge and experience.

If you want to join a cluster group
  • send an email to alison.cleland@auckland.ac.nz
  • put “ACYA cluster groups” in the subject line
  • note the cluster group(s) you are interested in
  • note your name and organisation.