Children’s Forum of Latvia

The CFL is an independent democratic, voluntary organization fulfilling its objectives through members and with the support of local communities and experts in the field of child protection at national as well as international level.

Goals:

• To promote inclusion of issues of children’s health, sports, culture, education and development in all programmes of social and economic development;

• To promote participation of children and youth in decision-making processes;

• To support transfer of knowledge.

Main activities:

Preparing reports and statements; developing and implementing projects; co-operating with the Parliament, the Cabinet of Ministers and ministries in the development of legislation, policies and national positions; cooperating with local municipalities, educational, social work and cultural institutions; supporting children and youth initiatives; creating partnerships and involving minority and migrant representatives and groups.