Dragi Zmijanac, MA - Advocacy and Children's Rights Defender As one of the founders and the president of the First Children's Embassy in the World - Megjashi, Mr. Dragi Zmijanac possesses unparalleled experience in advocating for children's rights over the course of three decades. He is widely recognized for his tireless dedication and significant contributions in the field, solidifying the organization as the most trusted civil organization (CO) in Macedonia, according to public survey results. Dragi Zmijanac is a prominent media figure, addressing issues related to child protection and children's rights in the public sphere, leaving an indelible mark on promoting a safer and more compassionate world for the younger generation. in 2010, he was a candidate for membership in the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, nominated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Macedonia. His expertise extends to the development and implementation of policies aimed at improving the conditions of children's rights and their well-being. He is a member of national commissions and bodies dedicated to child protection and children's rights, such was the National Governmental Commission for Children's Rights. In the current period, he is a member of the National Coordinating Body for the Protection of Children against Abuse and Neglect, contributing to the preparation of the National Plan for Children's Rights. For an extended period, Dragi Zmijanac has worked as a trainer on children's rights, advocacy, lobbying, and peace education. He is a prominent media figure, addressing issues related to child protection and children's rights in the public sphere, leaving an indelible mark on promoting a safer and more compassionate world for the younger generation.

1. Dragi Zmijanac, MA - Advocacy and Children's Rights Defender
As one of the founders and the President of the First Children's Embassy in the World - Megjashi, Mr.
Dragi Zmijanac possesses unparalleled experience in advocating for children's rights over the course of
three decades. He is widely recognized for his tireless dedication and significant contributions in the
field, solidifying the organization as the most trusted civil organization (CO) in Macedonia, according to
public survey results.
Dragi Zmijanac is a prominent media figure, addressing issues related to child protection and children's
rights in the public sphere, leaving an indelible mark on promoting a safer and more compassionate
world for the younger generation.
in 2010, he was a candidate for membership in the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, nominated
by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Macedonia. His expertise extends to the
development and implementation of policies aimed at improving the conditions of children's rights and
their well-being.
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He is a member of national commissions and bodies dedicated to child protection and children's rights,
such was the National Governmental Commission for Children's Rights. In the current period, he is a
member of the National Coordinating Body for the Protection of Children against Abuse and Neglect,
contributing to the preparation of the National Plan for Children's Rights.
For an extended period, Dragi Zmijanac has worked as a trainer on children's rights, advocacy, lobbying,
and peace education. He is a prominent media figure, addressing issues related to child protection and
children's rights in the public sphere, leaving an indelible mark on promoting a safer and more
compassionate world for the younger generation.