The Shield of Justice

People tend to pay attention on the rights of children when there are accidents, tragedies… By putting on the children’s rights lens, Hong Kong Committee on Children’s Rights actively advocates from the child perspective and works with children to make their voices heard in various areas in their life.

Lawyers have an obligation to speak up for the rights of others. Children are amongst the most vulnerable in our society and they need our help now more than ever. HKCCR is unique because it combines a group of experts in child protection, independent of government funding. I am very proud to support them and their work.

HKCCR’s advocacy for children and calling on policymakers to not separate children from their parents during the height of the COVID 5th wave was instrumental in ensuring that the physical and mental wellbeing of children were being protected. As the father of a young child, the great work the HKCCR does to protect children is of great re-assurance to me and means that children’s rights are being fought for regardless of their social circumstances, background or ethnicity. It is a great pleasure for me and MDD Forensic Accountants to support such a worthy cause.

Following last year support to HKCCR through The Legal Cup, we are delighted to be involved in The Shield of Justice – raising much needed funds for this amazing organisation and helping to spread social and legal awareness towards children’s rights. Children are the key to all societies’ future: that’s why Hugill & Ip has focused most of its recent pro-bono efforts onto matters related to children. We are also pleased to see that many individuals from different firms – which sometimes might be perceived as competitors – are able to join hands and work in perfect synergy to support such a great cause.

We have a duty to protect the best interests and rights of our future generation. Children caught up in the collateral damage of a distressed or dysfunctional family must have refuge in the security of an organisations like the HKCCR, and in our society, so as to ensure their voices are heard and they can enjoy emotional, intellectual and physical well being. The lawyers at Rita Ku & Ser are deeply committed to all areas of family life and life as it affects the family. We support HKCCR in its endeavours and we’re delighted and proud to be event sponsors so as to to generate interest and attention for the great work it does.

I have always been very interested in Children’s rights. I therefore naturally gravitate towards the Hong Kong Committee on Children’s Rights. I have enjoyed collaborating with the HKCCR over the years and in particular, with Kidz Dream, be it running the Three Children’s Issues Forums, supporting their Children’s Council, meeting with their members, or joining forces to lobby for initiatives or changes in the best interest of the Children of Hong Kong. Each experience has been an eye-opening one for me. It is always a 2-way street; whilst I have been fortunate enough to be able to offer my assistance, I have also learned a lot from the children themselves.

Children’s rights is a topic dear to the hearts of all family lawyers, so it is really a no-brainer for the Withers’ family team to sponsor in this meaningful event. I am also particularly excited to physically contribute by playing in the hockey game myself as part of the team! It is a great idea to link sports and charity together and I’m pleased to know there are so many lawyers who are willing to take part in such a non-mainstream sport such as hockey. Thanks to Azan and his organising team.

We regard pro bono work as an essential and important component of any modern law firm. We advise a number of NGOs and charities in their work and operations. The firm’s commitment to client service and excellence extends equally to our pro bono practice. We are often instructed in matters involving children, either as witnesses (where they are treated as vulnerable witnesses) or as defendants (where they may end up in the Juvenile Court). In either situation our experience allows us to fiercely protect the rights of children.

Children are our future. They are also the most vulnerable members of our community. We, at RenewedEdge, want to support all efforts to reinforce the rights and protection for all the children in Hong Kong.

At Boase Cohen & Collins, we are aware that children are among the most vulnerable members of our community, relying on adults for protection, nurturing and guidance. The healthy development of children is crucial to the future well-being of any society. We fully support the outstanding work and long-term goals of the Hong Kong Committee on Children’s Rights.

We, at Payne Clermont Velasco, value the importance of supporting the Hong Kong Committee on Children’s Rights. We are always seeking for opportunities to give back to our communities, especially the youth. As we’re fully devoted to the best interests of children, protecting their rights and advocating for their success are causes we fully support.
Thanks to Azan Marwah and the organising committee, we are pleased to be participating in this campaign, which will make a positive impact on children’s lives.

We all have an obligation to support awareness within our community and establish child-friendly environment, free from violence. As an employment lawyer – I am delighted to support the Child Safeguarding Charter for organizations and professionals who work with children. The Charter helps organizations formulate a Code of Conduct for its staff working with children, which is an essential first step for developing a Child Safeguarding Policy. This helps to ensure that policies and practices support such responsibility – while also protecting staff and their associates.

Children are one of the more vulnerable groups in our society and need our support and protection. It is important their rights are safeguarded and continued to be actively promoted. The HKCCR are guardians of that and valiantly take on this role. It is with great pleasure that CRB is able to support the HKCCR and the two Shield of Justice friendly matches. We look forward to further opportunities for collaboration with the HKCCR.

At Gall, we care about our community and actively encourage all our staff to engage in charitable and pro bono initiatives. Our employees benefit both personally and professionally from getting involved and we’ve seen a positive impact on productivity and commitment to the firm.

At Payne Clermont Velasco, we recognise the need to promote and safeguard children’s rights. As an integral part of the community, we have a moral responsibility to protect children. Our commitment for their healthy development is deeply ingrained in our values, which is strongly reflected in our CSR strategy. Through The Shield of Justice, we have a meaningful opportunity to support the Hong Kong Committee on Children’s Rights in raising awareness.

We are thrilled to support this initiative. HKCCR does an incredible job in terms of advocacy and the protection of children. As an individual, a father and a Family lawyer, I feel the obligation to protect children and increase awareness about their rights. They must be fully aware and empowered: children need to understand what is acceptable and what not, and what to do when an issue arises.