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OMEP Aotearoa New Zealand is one of the country members of the World Organisation for Early Childhood Education (OMEP). OMEP World is an international, interdisciplinary, non-government organisation (NGO) founded in 1948 in Prague, to benefit children under the age of 8 years throughout the world. World OMEP provides a meeting ground for representatives from a range of professions and nationalities, all concerned with the wellbeing, education and rights of young children and their families. OMEP is represented in more than 70 countries. It is affiliated to the United Nations (UN), working collaboratively with UNICEF, UNESCO and the Council of Europe.
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OUR AIMSThe aims of OMEP Aotearoa New Zealand (OMEP Aotearoa) are:
1.1 Abide by the obligations of member countries to OMEP World, as set out in the OMEP World Constitution 1.2 Foster optimum development of every child in regard to physical, cultural, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual dimensions both in the family and in other social environments 1.3 Promote the rights of each child and the optimum conditions for their wellbeing and welfare in their family, institutions and society 1.4 Promote quality early childhood education in all its forms in Aotearoa New Zealand 1.5 Promote an approach to early childhood education that commits to implementation of the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi 1.6 Honour and uphold the three languages of Aotearoa New Zealand throughout the organisation: Te Reo Māori, English and New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) 1.7 Further the development of multicultural values and practices in early childhood education 1.8 Support any organisation, institutional group or individual activity which furthers the cause of quality early childhood education, within the limits of the organisation’s resources 1.9 Promote research and professional learning and development in the area of early childhood education 1.10 Support early childhood programmes which promote sustainability and peaceful interaction 1.11 Foster national and international contact, communication and information sharing |
OUR RŌPUOMEP Aotearoa has five regional Rōpū: Tamaki Makaurau, Waikato, Whanganui a Tara, Waitaha, and Otago.
If you live outside of these regions, you can start your own OMEP Rōpū, or be represented by our national Rōpū All Rōpū are represented at the national executive committee of OMEP Aotearoa. OUR AFFILIATIONSOMEP Aotearoa/ New Zealand is affiliated to a number of other organisations, which advocate for young children:
Early Education Federation (EEF): https://www.earlyeducationfederation.com Asia- Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC) : https://arnec.net Tick for Kids: https://tick4kids.flt.nz International Play Association: http://ipaworld.org |
OUR CONSTITUTION |
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