Championing children's rights with Chief Children's Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad

In this episode I sit down with the newly appointed Chief Children's Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad, for an important conversation on children's rights in New Zealand. Dr Achmad shares her thoughts on the necessity for advocacy for these rights, spotlighting the often-dismissed matters in governmental decision-making processes that directly impact our younger generation. From child poverty, accessibility to healthcare and education, to the silent epidemic of family violence, Dr Achmad provides an in-depth analysis of real-life challenges that children in New Zealand face. Are we doing enough to care for our children within the state system? Emphasising the crucial role early childhood plays, we discuss the need for targeted support for families, and the need to break the intergenerational cycle of violence. This episode will leave you contemplating the pressing issues surrounding the rights of young people and the urgent need for us all to take action.