We are The Hong Kong Committee on Children’s Rights
Our Objectives
- Promote, advance and ensure the rights of children in Hong Kong
- Develop and continuously update an agenda for the rights of children in Hong Kong including the adoption of a Child Policy, a comprehensive Child Ordinance and the establishment of an independent Child Commission;
- Monitor the implementation of the UNCRC in Hong Kong
- Communicate and co-operate with local and international organizations on children’s rights.
Our Roles and Services
Advocacy & Monitoring
HKCCR responds to child rights issues/consultations by making statements, position papers, writing articles, as well as making oral/written submissions to the respective bodies/authorities. HKCCR also conducts researches and joins hands with child rights partners to respond to various issues.
Education & Training
HKCCR shares our knowledge on the application of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) by conducting workshops, talks and sharing with children and youth, parents, and professionals. We also update the child rights educational and training materials for educational purposes.
Children’s Empowerment
Children’s empowerment is an integral part of our work. We use a child participatory approach to ensure children take active and meaningful roles in all the activities.