Commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict: “The Importance of a Survivor-Centred Approach”

Fabienne Vinet2019-06-24T13:17:37-04:00Monday, 24 June 2019|Comments Off on Commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict: “The Importance of a Survivor-Centred Approach”

Statement by Ms. Virginia Gamba, SRSG for Children and Armed Conflict His Excellency, Deputy Permanent Representative of Argentina to the United Nations, Minister Alejandro Verdier Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual violence in conflict and [...]

Philippines: UN Leading Advocate for the Protection of Children Affected by Conflict Welcomes New Measures to Prevent Grave Violations

Fabienne Vinet2019-06-18T14:41:31-04:00Tuesday, 18 June 2019|Comments Off on Philippines: UN Leading Advocate for the Protection of Children Affected by Conflict Welcomes New Measures to Prevent Grave Violations

The recent signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Law to protect Children in Situations of Armed Conflict is a positive step for children in the Philippines who will benefit from strengthened [...]

Federal Government of Somalia Vows to Strengthen Child Protection Legislation

Fabienne Vinet2019-06-18T09:06:25-04:00Tuesday, 18 June 2019|Comments Off on Federal Government of Somalia Vows to Strengthen Child Protection Legislation

Original stories published by UNSOM, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia The federal Minister of Justice and Judiciary Affairs, Hassan Hussein Haji, reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthen child protection legislation during an event [...]

Joint Statement by AU Peace & Security Department & Office of SRSG for Children and Armed Conflict on the Day of the African Child

Fabienne Vinet2019-06-17T13:44:43-04:00Monday, 17 June 2019|Comments Off on Joint Statement by AU Peace & Security Department & Office of SRSG for Children and Armed Conflict on the Day of the African Child

On the Day of the African Child, held this year under the theme “Humanitarian Action in Africa: Children’s Rights First”, the African Union  Peace and Security Department, and the Office of the UN Special Representative [...]

Joint Statement on Attacks Against Civilians in Central Mali

Fabienne Vinet2019-06-12T18:58:41-04:00Wednesday, 12 June 2019|Comments Off on Joint Statement on Attacks Against Civilians in Central Mali

Joint Statement by the United Nations Special Advisers on the Prevention of Genocide and the Responsibility to Protect and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict on Attacks Against Civilians in [...]

Save the Date: International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, 19 June 2019

Fabienne Vinet2019-05-23T13:30:41-04:00Thursday, 23 May 2019|Comments Off on Save the Date: International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, 19 June 2019