The Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY) is appointed by the First Minister and the deputy First Minister and has a role in promoting and safeguarding the interests and rights of children and young people, advancing equality, challenging discrimination and empowering and enabling their voice. The Commissioner reports to the Assembly and Parliament.
Koulla Yiasouma is the Commissioner for Children and Young People for Northern Ireland.
You can find out more about the work of the Commissioner and how to contact her on the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY) website