The United Nations today launched a new initiative to end the recruitment and use of children in Government forces in conflict by 2016, with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressing that children should be armed with pens and textbooks, not guns.
The Security Council today unanimously adopted a resolution setting out practical steps to combat violations against children in armed conflict, as United Nations officials underscored the need to do more to ensure that children are protected and perpetrators are brought to justice.
Le Conseil des droits de l'homme se penche sur les mesures à prendre pour donner aux enfants les moyens de revendiquer leurs droits. Il conclut ainsi une journée consacrée aux droits de l'enfant.
Justice can present a confusing maze. Access to it can also make human rights a reality. Children need to be able to find a solution through the access to justice maze with effective remedies.
Justice can present a confusing maze. Access to it can also make human rights a reality. Children need to be able to choose their own path through the access to justice maze.
Justice can present a confusing maze. Access to it can also make human rights a reality. States need to help children get shown through the access to justice maze.