Commissioner for Children's and Youth Interests

Stefanie Buhr

Your contact person

• for questions regarding the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, children's rights, and the implementation of the project "Child- and Youth-Friendly Municipality Potsdam,"
• if you seek advice, support, or expert information regarding meaningful, age-appropriate, and non-discriminatory participation of children and youth in all areas of administration and life,
• if you are looking for contact with Potsdam associations, organizations, institutions, or counseling centers that represent children's and youth interests,
• if you are interested in events on topics related to the application and promotion of the UN Children's Rights in the state capital Potsdam.

Additionally,

• she represents the interests of Potsdam's children and youth in the city administration and works in close cooperation with the Children's and Youth Office Potsdam and the Youth Department,
• she is a central point of contact for children and youth who can approach her with various concerns, inquiries, or suggestions without having to consider which area of responsibility their issue falls under,
• she raises awareness among the staff of the state capital Potsdam for the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child,
• she engages in cross-sectional work within the city administration to achieve interdepartmental collaboration regarding children's and youth interests,
• she develops, organizes, and moderates cross-structural processes to permanently anchor the participation of children and youth in municipal politics,
• she reviews submissions, decision proposals, and concepts for the consideration of children's and youth interests and their participation,
• she prepares statements on council proposals from a child and youth relevant perspective,
• she initiates and accompanies measures to enable a high degree of participation, access to education, culture, and leisure activities for all children in line with the equity plan in the state capital,
• she networks associations, groups, and initiatives that work in child and youth work and operate in similar contexts,
• she conducts active public relations work and organizes events to raise awareness of the application of children's rights.

If you wish for personal advice or information, or have suggestions, please feel free to contact the representative for children's and youth interests. These conversations will, of course, be treated confidentially and are free of charge.

In addition to specific advisory services, there is the possibility to apply for funding for projects at the Office for Equality and Diversity. Consultation hours can be arranged individually by phone or via email at: Stefanie.Buhr@rathaus.potsdam.de.