Honouring Cyndy Kiro

Kia ora all, I wanted to dedicate a piece to the work of Dr Cyndy Kiro who has recently stepped down after five years from her role as New Zealand's Child Commissioner. Cyndy was the first Maori and the first woman (and the youngest person) to assume this position (to date). In her role, she was a strong advocate for the rights of children and was quoted as being "outspoken about child abuse, her anti-smacking stance and bullying". She was honest in making public issues of child abuse. As well, Cyndy shared messages of prevention and intervention (at the family, community and political levels) - this gives a message of support from all levels, as well as it is directed to the individual that you can seek help and that's okay. I am sure, that her hard work and legacy for anti-child abuse will continue to resonate throughout society as a result of her efforts. It is awesome to have an ally and advocate at the top echelons also speaking out and sharing intervention ideas. Good mahi Cyndy, kia kaha, Taima