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Stop the Use and Abuse of Children in and for Armed Conflict
“The international community must act today to end the impact of conflict on children wherever possible, prevent their future involvement and to assist affected children recover from violent conflict.”
Read more about SRSG Virginia Gamba’s message urging for better protection of children affected by armed conflict.
Protecting Children in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Protecting children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Interview with Dee Brillenburg-Wurth, the head of child protection at MONUSCO in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The Story Of James, Child Soldier At 13 – South Sudan
“I missed my childhood. I missed my family and the love that they were giving me. I missed my village. I missed a lot from my childhood.”
Watch the remarkable story of James, recruited to an armed group at the age of 13.
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On the Recruitment and Use of Child Soldiers2017
Annual Report“Millions of children caught in conflict, victims and targets of despicable harm.”
Read the latest report of the Secretary-General on Children and Armed Conflict.
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Grave ViolationsCommemorating 20 Years of Work for Children
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