The United
Nations children’s welfare agency, UNICEF, supposed it applauds the Government
of Nunavut’s efforts to advance the well-being of kids Sept. 18.
That admire
came after Nunavut’s Bill 40 received assent Sept. 17 by Commissioner Edna
Elias to make a Representative for Children and Youth for the territory. The new law’s optimistic aspects cited
by UNICEF include frequent references to recognizing and applying Inuit culture
and Inuit societal morals.
The self-governing
representative for children and youth will work to ensure that the rights and
interests of children and youth are predictable and protected and that their
views are heard and considered in the actions of the government.
UNICEF supposed the
new act recognizes that Inuit societal values will inform a holistic
understanding of the best interests of children and youth within healthy
families and build on the strengths of Inuit families and communities.
UNICEF also noted this
value would need the representative to, among other things; make sure that
government considers the views and best interests of kids and youth in all
government decisions regarding them.
