The Power of Partnership: Guiding principles for partnerships to end violations against children during armed conflict

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In a new policy paper released on Monday, The Power of Partnership: Guiding Principles for Partnerships to End Violations Against Children During Armed Conflict, the Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict calls for the development of sustainable and strong partnerships between UN and civil society organisations in order to protect children from violations committed against them in armed conflict situations.

This paper focuses on UN and civil society partnerships as a crucial element in ensuring the success and sustainability of the nascent UN Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism established by UN Security Council Resolution 1612. It identifies six “Guiding Principles for Building Effective Partnerships,” including:

  • transparency
  • shared goals: halting violations and seeking remedies
  • guidance provided by local partners
  • open communication
  • equality and mutual respect in identifying problems and generating solutions
  • adequate training for all partners involved.

 

Watchlist also makes recommendations to various UN bodies and agencies, UN member states, civil society organisations and donors for ensuring the successful implementation of the Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism and responding to reported violations against children.

The launch of The Power of Partnerships coincides with today’s UN Security Council Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict marking the one year anniversary of the Council’s Resolution 1612.

Further information

pdf: http://www.crin.org/docs/watchlist_partnerships.pdf

Organisation: 
Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict
Attachment Link: 
http://www.crin.org/docs/watchlist_partnerships.pdf

Countries

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