Yongin to Recruit Members for 4th Children's Participation Committee Starting from 3rd

[Suwon Ilbo=Park No-hun] Yongin City announced on the 2nd that it will recruit members for the ‘4th Children's Participation Committee’ starting from the 3rd to jointly develop child policies.

The Children's Participation Committee plans to comprise no more than 60 members in total, including public recruitment (15 members), nominations from schools and child-related organizations (5 members), and re-appointment (40 members) to ensure participation from children with diverse social backgrounds.

Once appointed as members, children will serve a two-year term during which they can present diverse opinions on child-related policies and propose policy initiatives.

They will also conduct monitoring activities to promote children's rights and organize events related to child-friendly cities.

Children aged 11 or older and under 18 who reside in Yongin City or are enrolled in schools (including alternative educational institutions) in the city can participate in the public recruitment.

Children wishing to apply should download the application documents from the city's website, complete them, and submit them to the Child Care Division by visiting in person, email, or fax by the 25th.

A city official said, “We ask for your keen interest and cooperation in the Children's Participation Committee to protect children's rights,” and added, “We will make our best efforts to realize 'Yongin, a people-centered child-friendly city where learning and childcare are enjoyable.'”