Jargon of the week: **Stakeholder**

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Promoting the use of clear language among child rights advocates.

**Stakeholder**

Ask anyone on the street where to find a stakeholder and you may be greeted with a blank stare, be directed to the nearest steak house, or, if you're lucky, be invited to their next barbecue!

The word stakeholder is rarely used beyond the NGO world and its meaning is unclear.

We found the following example: "Children stakeholders review draft complementary report"

Steer clear of 'stakeholders' and be more specific, say 'those involved' or 'those affected' or spell out who you are talking about. To be avoided in particular where children are involved - this word is not child-friendly!

In the instance above, instead simply say "Children review draft complementary report"


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