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Summary: This study on the implementation of the UN-led Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism (MRM) is a key component of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1612. The findings of this study are presented in a series of five reports: four country-specific reports on Colombia, DR Congo, Sri Lanka and Uganda along with a global report entitled 'Getting it Done and Doing it Right'. In 2005, the United Nations Security Council broke new ground in requesting the UN system to establish a mechanism to monitor and report on violations of children’s rights in situations of armed conflict. The implementation of the UN-led Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism (MRM) is essential to improving the protection of children affected by armed conflict.
The MRM has met with many successes since its inception. However, some surmountable challenges remain. In an effort to address these challenges, Watchlist undertook a global study on implementation of the MRM. After six months of intensive work, we are now pleased to share with you this field- based study, which includes a comprehensive global study on the implementation of the MRM and four country-specific, companion reports on Colombia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sri Lanka and Uganda. The global study also includes a brief appendix on activities underway in Nepal.
These reports assessed 4 key areas of MRM implementation. These are:
1. The Participation of NGOs in the MRM
2. Maintaining Security and Respecting Rights 3. Leveraging Networks and Resources 4. Triggering Timely Responses to Violations
Each study includes extensive, detailed and practicable recommendations that address challenges and provide ways forward in each of these areas.
Download the reports in pdf formats: