The United Nations Intergovernmental Cooperation for the Construction of Child-Friendly Cities is an international NGO dedicated to promoting the construction of child-friendly cities around the world, with the aim of creating a better and friendlier urban environment for children and promoting their healthy growth and comprehensive development.

I. Purpose

The core concept of the Organization is to be child-centered, fully respect the rights and needs of children, and advocate that urban planning and development should fully consider the interests of children. Its purpose is to promote global cities and communities to build an environment more suitable for the growth and development of children through international cooperation and policy guidance. Specific purposes include:

1. Safeguarding children's rights: Ensure that children's basic rights are fully respected and protected in urban development and management, especially in education, health, safety, and participation.
2. Promoting sustainable development: By building child-friendly cities, we aim to promote the sustainable development of cities, improve the quality of urban life and ensure the well-being of future generations.
3. Advocating for social equity: Eliminate inequalities and discrimination faced by children in urban life, especially for vulnerable and marginalized groups of children, and ensure that all children have equal access to the fruits of urban development.
4. Enhancing public participation: Promote the active participation of children and their families in urban planning and policy formulation, and improve the science and effectiveness of policies.

II. Main tasks

The United Nations Intergovernmental Cooperation for the Construction of Child-Friendly Cities is positioned to serve as an international platform to coordinate governments, local governments, municipal authorities and non-governmental organizations to promote the construction of child-friendly cities. Its main tasks include the following:

1. Promote policy integration: Assist governments in integrating child-friendly concepts into national and local laws, regulations, and policy frameworks to ensure the protection of children's rights and interests in urban development.
2. Promote public participation: Encourage and support governments and cities in various countries to listen to and incorporate the opinions and suggestions of children and their families in the process of policy formulation and project implementation, ensuring that policies and projects can effectively meet the needs of children.
3. Strengthen cross-departmental cooperation: Promote cooperation between departments and institutions to ensure that policies and projects in education, health, social security, urban planning and other fields can be coordinated to jointly support the all-around development of children.
4. Support local innovation: Encourage and support innovative practices of local governments and communities in the construction of child-friendly cities, provide necessary technical and financial support, and promote and replicate successful experiences.
5. Enhance public awareness: Carry out extensive publicity and education activities to enhance public awareness and understanding of the concept of child-friendly cities, and mobilize all sectors of society to participate in and support the construction of child-friendly cities.

III. Main functions

The main functions of the United Nations Intergovernmental Cooperation for the Construction of Child-Friendly Cities cover policy formulation, technical support, supervision and evaluation, and knowledge-sharing, among others:

1. Policy formulation and guidance: Develop global policies and guidelines to help governments and cities incorporate child-friendly concepts in urban planning, public services, education and health.
2. Technical support and capacity building: Through training, seminars and technical assistance, enhance the capabilities of local governments and related agencies to ensure that they can effectively implement child-friendly city policies and projects.
3. Monitoring and evaluation: Establish an evaluation mechanism to supervise the progress of countries in building child-friendly cities, collect and analyze relevant data, and ensure the effectiveness and continuous improvement of policies and projects.
4. Knowledge sharing and exchange: Create a platform for information and experience exchange, promote knowledge sharing among countries and cities, and promote successful cases and best practices.
5. Public publicity and advocacy: Carry out extensive publicity and education activities to enhance public awareness and understanding of the concept of child-friendly cities, and mobilize all sectors of society to participate in and support the construction of child-friendly cities.ng and development strategies of cities.

IV. Business scope

The specific business scope of the United Nations Intergovernmental Cooperation for the Construction of Child-Friendly Cities is as follows:

1. Urban planning and development: Committed to integrating child-friendly concepts into the overall planning and development strategies of cities.

2. Safeguarding children's rights and interests: Pay attention to children’s rights in the urban environment, including the right to survival, development, protection and participation.
3. Social services and public facilities: Promote the construction and improvement of social services and public facilities related to children.

V. Organizational structure

The organizational structure is designed to ensure efficient policy formulation, technical support, coordination and cooperation, and supervision and evaluation. Its main organizational structures are as follows:

1. Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is the highest decision-making body of the United Nations Intergovernmental Cooperation for the Construction of Child-Friendly Cities and is composed of representatives from all continents and representatives of relevant international organizations. The members include government officials, experts and scholars, and well-known figures in the field of children's rights.

2. Secretariat

The Secretariat is the executive agency of the United Nations Intergovernmental Cooperation for the Construction of Child-Friendly Cities, responsible for daily management and coordination. The Secretariat is led by the Executive Director and consists of multiple departments, including the Policy and Research Department, Technical Support Department, Supervision and Evaluation Department, Public Relations and Communication Department, etc.

3. Regional representative office

The United Nations Intergovernmental Cooperation for the Construction of Child-Friendly Cities has multiple regional offices around the world, responsible for coordinating and supporting the construction of child-friendly cities in various regions. Each regional office is led by a regional director and staffed by policy, technical and program experts.V

VI.Operations

The specific operations of the United Nations Intergovernmental Cooperation for the Construction of Child-Friendly Cities include:

1. Policy formulation and advocacy: Assist governments of various countries in formulating and improving policies, regulations, and standards related to child-friendly cities. Advocate the importance and development of child-friendly cities to the international community.

2. Research and data support: Conduct research projects on child-friendly cities, collect and analyze relevant data, and release research reports and evaluation indicators to provide a scientific basis for urban construction.
3. Experience exchange and cooperation: Organize international conferences, seminars, and training activities to promote experience exchange and cooperation among countries. Establish partnerships between cities to jointly promote the development of child-friendly cities.
4. Project support and implementation: Provide financial, technical and expert support for child-friendly city construction projects in various countries. Supervise and evaluate project implementation effects to ensure the achievement of goals.
5. Community participation mobilization: Encourage community participation in the planning and construction of child-friendly cities, and listen to the voices of children and parents. Carry out community education and publicity activities to raise public awareness and support for child-friendly cities.
6. Education and training: Provide professional training on child-friendly city construction for urban planners, policymakers, educators, etc. Develop relevant educational courses and teaching materials to cultivate a new generation of professional talents.

The Organization is committed to promoting the construction of child-friendly cities around the world. Through effective operation, it strives to provide equal opportunities and resources for all children, ensuring that every child can grow up in safe, healthy, inclusive, and caring cities.

 

Dr. TANG Jian (Ph. D)

Executive President & Secretary-General of UNICCC