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Te Kaikōmihana mō ngā Tamariki Dr Claire Achmad

Children's Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad

As Children's Commissioner, Dr Claire Achmad is the independent advocate for all mokopuna. She listens to children and young people and carries their voices, perspectives and experiences to decision-makers across Government and the community sector.

Claire has previously worked in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally in a wide range of areas relating to children's rights, including from legal, policy and practice perspectives.

Read more about Claire here.

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