Each ACWC representative is appointed by his or her government. The process of appointment differs in each country.
Brunei Darussalam
Dato Paduka Dr. Haji Omar bin Haji Khalid
Brunei Darussalam Representative on Children’s Rights
Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports
Term: 1 June 2025 – 1 June 2028
Cambodia
Mr. Theng Chhorvirith
Cambodia Representative on Children’s Rights
Deputy Director General, General Department of Social Services (GDSS)
Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation (MOSVY)
Term: 7 Oct 2023 – 6 Oct 2026
Indonesia
Mrs. Yanti Kusumawardhani
Indonesia Representative on Children’s Rights
Individual Consultant
Term: 13 August 2024 – 31 December 2026
Lao PDR
Ms. Vatthana Inlorkham
Lao PDR Representative on Children’s Rights
Deputy-Permanent Secretary
National Commission for Advancement of Women, Mothers and Children
Term: 8 May 2023 – until new nominee is appointed
Malaysia
Mdm. Wan Noraidah binti Wan Mohd Zain
Malaysia Representative on Children’s Rights
Deputy Director General (Strategic)
Department of Social Welfare, Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development
Term: 1 Feb 2025 – 31 Jan 2028
Myanmar
Dr. San San Aye
Myanmar Representative on Children’s Rights
Director General
Department of Social Welfare, Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement
Term: 8 Oct 2023 – 8 Oct 2026
Philippines
Prof. Elizabeth H. Aguiling-Pangalangan
Philippines Representative on Children’s Rights
Professor of Law
University of the Philippines College of Law
Term: 1 Oct 2023 – 7 Oct 2026
Singapore
Prof. Kenneth Poon Kin-Loong
Singapore Representative on Children’s Rights
Ministry for Social and Family Development (MSF)
Women’s Development & International Relations Division
Term: 7 April 2025 – 6 April 2028
Thailand
Asst. Prof. Prapaporn Tivayanond Mongkhonvanit, DPhil
Thailand Representative on Children’s Rights
Dean, School of Global Studies
Thammasat University
Term: 19 Aug 2025 – 18 Aug 2028