TASK FORCE KINDERRECHTEN
Members
The participating countries and islands of the Kingdom Taskforce are: Aruba, Curaçao, St. Maarten and the Netherlands, and the public bodies Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. Although the countries and public bodies are primarily responsible for the welfare of their children, the countries have been working closely together since 2014 through the Kingdom Taskforce for Children's Rights. Sharing knowledge, creating connections and intercountry cooperation is the main goal in this.
Especially now in these challenging times of, among others, COVID-19, it is essential to join forces and knowledge to jointly tackle the issues surrounding children's rights. Thanks to this collaboration, the children of the Kingdom can retain the perspective of a healthy and safe future. We will continue to focus on the voice of our children.
The current representatives per island are:
Aruba: Mrs. Sacha Geerman (Chair)
Aruba: Mrs. Yvonne Bermudes
Bonaire: Mr. Reginald De Palm
Bonaire: Mrs. Maideline Martijn
Curaçao: Mrs. Miosotis Yearwood
Curaçao: Mrs. Judiska Cijntje
Saba: Mrs. Annette Augustus
St. Eustatius: Mrs. Monica Smith
St. Eustatius: Mrs. Curdi Lewis
St. Maarten: Mrs. Soraya Agard
St. Maarten: Mrs. Faye Arnell
St. Maarten: Mrs. Diedra Sprott
Nederland-VWS: Mrs. Yasemin Glasgow
Nederland-BZK: Mrs. Rachel Crowe
Nederland-BZK: Mrs. Tess Martinaā
Sacha Geerman
Aruba
Working for and/or with children inspires me. It gives a feeling that I contribute to the new generation of the future, that I can make a difference in their environment and live in a positive sense
Maideline Martijn
Bonaire
Elk Kind heeft het recht om in een veilig en inspirerende omgeving op te groeien en dezelfde kansen aangeboden te krijgen. Ouders en Opvoeders hebben hierin een belangrijke rol, maar ook wij als organisaties die hiervoor verantwoordelijk zijn moeten een actieve rol hierin vervullen.
Annette Augustus
Saba
Curdi Lewis
St. Eustatius
Yvonne Bermudes
Aruba
I am very passionate about to make a difference in every children’s life.
To encourage and support children, parents and families and also advocate for the children’s rights.
As part of the Kingdom Taskforce I can make a great contribution not only to the children and families of Aruba, but also in the kingdom
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Curaçao
Miosotis Yearwood
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Reginald de Palm
Bonaire
Continuously ensuring that children have options to develop themselves is and will remain a priority for us. On the other hand, we also ensure that the path between child and development is kept free from obstacles. If the child's life does get stuck, we are committed to pulling that child out and set it back on the path to a free and fruitful future
Judiska Cijntje
Curaçao
Investing in youth is not just an investment in the future, but in the present as well. That’s why as a professional and as an individual I see myself as an agent of positive change. Working for and with youngsters has always been my life mission.
There lies an incredible power within each and every one of our youth. By working together in the Taskforce on children’s rights and to provide support, protection and opportunities, we can help empower our youth to realize their full potential and become leaders of positive change on our island(s). That’s our commitment!
Cecilia Gonzalez
Saba
Children's rights are important to me because I believe every child deserves the chance to grow up in a safe,loving, and supportive environment. I feel it is our responsibility to protect their well-being, dignity, and future. When we uphold their rights , we lay the foundation for a more just, compassionate, and empowered community. By being part of this team, we emphasize the frequently used quote "children are the future" and act on it.
Soraya Agard
St. Maarten
Mijn connectie met de missie van de Taskforce “Om een gezonde, veilige leefomgeving voor kinderen op elk eiland te realiseren”, is van onschatbare waarde. Als lid van de Taskforce ben jij een essentiële schakel in het inspireren en stimuleren van
andere leden door jouw passie, toewijding en expertise voor het welzijn van kinderen. Door jouw betrokkenheid kunnen we samenwerken, kennis delen en effectieve strategieën ontwikkelen om positieve veranderingen te bewerkstelligen. Jouw bijdrage aan deze missie zal een blijvende impact hebben op de levens van kinderen en hun gemeenschappen, en zal helpen bij het creëren van een toekomst waarin elk kind de kans krijgt om gezond en veilig op te groeien, ongeacht waar ze wonen
Soraya Agard
St. Maarten
I am a passionate youth advocate with over two decades of experience working in youth development and education. With my vision to groom our youth to become succesful individuals in an ever changing world, I enthousiatically dedicate my time and expertise to help foster growth,resilience and promote opportunities in order to positively influence the community.
I firmly believe that investing in our youth is not only a duty but also a privilege! Youth Work: A Duty But Also A Privilege
St. Maarten
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Faye Arnell
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Monica Smith
St. Eustatius
I have always had a sense of service, a drive to help people, children and youth especially. Working in this field is one of the most challenging, stimulating, and rewarding fields I ever worked in, doing the work I do gives me a purpose in life. Being able to set in interventions or just having a simple conversation that can make a difference in someone’s life. Giving my contribution to the Kingdom Taskforce for Children’s Rights gives me great pleasure being able to give my support on a broader scale and reach more children and youth.
as a policy officer with 16 years of experience in the Department of Education, my journey has been deeply intertwined with the welfare and development of our youth. Throughout my tenure, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative power of effective policies and initiatives aimed at nurturing safe, healthy, and inclusive environments for children to thrive.
Transitioning to the Department of Youth, my commitment remains steadfast in ensuring all children have safe, nurturing environments. My experience equips me to contribute effectively to the Taskforce's goals, particularly in areas like parenting, violence prevention, and supporting vulnerable youth. I am committed to working alongside fellow stakeholders to create a brighter and safer future for generations to come.
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Diedra Sprott
Kinderrechten zijn universele rechten waar élk kind in heel het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden op moeten kunnen rekenen.
Via de Taskforce creëren we samenwerkingsverbanden, leren we van elkaar en hebben we respect voor elkaars perspectieven – ook wanneer deze soms in eerste instantie anders zijn. Het is belangrijk om de verbinding met elkaar te houden en dat wij elkaar weten te vinden. Ik ben er trots op dat we met deze gepassioneerde leden van de Taskforce ons in zetten om ons voor alle kinderen in te zitten.
Nederland-BZK
Tess Martina
I have had the privilege of working in the Ministry of Interior Affairs and Kingdom Relations since January 2023. I have a strong desire to improve the lives of people on all the islands that make up our Kingdom, having grown up on Sint Maarten. My career path has been guided toward the social and societal domain due to my early involvement in community and youth initiatives. It is more than simply a job for me to work with the ‘Intereilandelijke Taskforce Kinderrechten’; it is an extension of my commitment to bettering the lives of our young people. In the Caribbean part of the Kingdom, our children face unique challenges, and they deserve a future that is healthier, safer, and full of opportunities. I am proud to collaborate with a team of professionals who are equally driven to make a lasting impact on these young lives, ensuring they grow up in an environment that nurtures their dreams and potential.
Every child of the Kingdom has the right to a good childhood as envisaged by the International Convention on the Rights of the Child. Together with my colleague from Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport: Job Tanis, I have been a member of the Taskforce Children's Rights from the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations since the establishment of the Taskforce on Children's Rights.
I see it as my mission to seek connections,
to promote collaboration and to share knowledge.
For the children and with the children. After all, they know best what is going on in their environment.
I am proud to be part of the Taskforce Children's Rights and it is a privilege to promote the rights of all children in our Kingdom together with the other members with such passion and drive. Because that is and will always be necessary. Our children our future
Kinderrechten zijn universele rechten waar élk kind in heel het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden op moeten kunnen rekenen.
Via de Taskforce creëren we samenwerkingsverbanden, leren we van elkaar en hebben we respect voor elkaars perspectieven – ook wanneer deze soms in eerste instantie anders zijn. Het is belangrijk om de verbinding met elkaar te houden en dat wij elkaar weten te vinden. Ik ben er trots op dat we met deze gepassioneerde leden van de Taskforce ons in zetten om ons voor alle kinderen in te zitten.
Nederland-BZK
Rachel Crowe
Every child of the Kingdom has the right to a good childhood as envisaged by the International Convention on the Rights of the Child. Together with my colleague from Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport: Job Tanis, I have been a member of the Taskforce Children's Rights from the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations since the establishment of the Taskforce on Children's Rights. I see it as my mission to seek connections, to promote collaboration and to share knowledge. For the children and with the children. After all, they know best what is going on in their environment.
I am proud to be part of the Taskforce Children's Rights and it is a privilege to promote the rights of all children in our Kingdom together with the other members with such passion and drive. Because that is and will always be necessary. Our children our future
Kinderrechten zijn universele rechten waar élk kind in heel het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden op moeten kunnen rekenen.
Via de Taskforce creëren we samenwerkingsverbanden, leren we van elkaar en hebben we respect voor elkaars perspectieven – ook wanneer deze soms in eerste instantie anders zijn. Het is belangrijk om de verbinding met elkaar te houden en dat wij elkaar weten te vinden. Ik ben er trots op dat we met deze gepassioneerde leden van de Taskforce ons in zetten om ons voor alle kinderen in te zitten.
Nederland-VWZ
Yasemin Glasgow
Kinderrechten zijn universele rechten waar élk kind in heel het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden op moeten kunnen rekenen.
Via de Taskforce creëren we samenwerkingsverbanden, leren we van elkaar en hebben we respect voor elkaars perspectieven – ook wanneer deze soms in eerste instantie anders zijn. Het is belangrijk om de verbinding met elkaar te houden en dat wij elkaar weten te vinden. Ik ben er trots op dat we met deze gepassioneerde leden van de Taskforce ons in zetten om ons voor alle kinderen in te zitten.