Posted: Feb. 24 2005,18:15 |
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PROGRESS: Has your organization seen
progress toward a culture of peace and nonviolence in your domain of
action and in your constituency during the first half of the Decade? |
Waitakere
City adopted the principle of First Call for Children in 1993, firmly
establishing itself as a national leader in putting children first.
Its adoption has seen an increased focus on advocating for
children, raising awareness and understanding of children's issues
locally and nationally, ensuring council's own services are planned
with children in mind and proactively involving children and youth in
council projects and decision-making processes. We have made a
good deal of progress (see actions) in order to make Waitakere City a
great place for kids. In recognition of the need to integrate
this policy into all aspects of council activity toolkits have been
developed with practical information about implementing the policy.
These have been accompanied by workshops within each sector of
council to help develop their own work specific action plans. We
have a children's advocate, an elected member whose role is to
highlight and, if necessary, speak out locally and nationally on the
needs of younger residents. We have a dedicated staff-member to
ensure First Call for Children actions occur across council.
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OBSTACLES: What are the most important obstacles that have prevented progress?
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There have been no specific obstacles however as with any programme there is a degree of scepticism and ignorance.
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ACTIONS: What actions have been
undertaken by your organization to promote a culture of peace and
nonviolence during the first half of the Decade?
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Actions over the past and in the current year Waitakere has: Increased provision of youth events and activities Three year funding of contracts with community oganisations Early Childhood work plan developed and projects ongoing Treaty of Waitangi framework agreed Process for engagement with ethnic communities, migrants etc in place Developed building decision for youth recreation precinct Support promotion of best practice in school community relationshps Youth councillors facilitate community youth engagement programme.
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ADVICE: What advice would you like to
give to the Secretary-General and the General Assembly to promote a
culture of peace and nonviolence during the second half of the Decade? |
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PARTNERSHIPS: What partnerships and
networks does your organization participate in, thus strengthening the
global movement for a culture of peace? |
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PLANS: What new engagements are
planned by your organization to promote a culture of peace and
nonviolence in the second half of the Decade (2005-2010)? |
Waitakere
has just endorsed a Memoradum of Understanding with the newly created
Waitakere Ethnic Board. The board has representatives from many
different cultures and will work with the council to promote a culture
of tolerance and understanding.
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Postal address of organization
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Private Bag 93109
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E-mail address of organization
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Website address of organization
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www.waitakere.govt.nz
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Highest priority action domain of a culture of peace
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human rights
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Second priority action domain of a culture of peace
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Highest priority country of action (or international)
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Second priority country of action (or international)
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