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Summary: Report prepared by OHCHR for the 3rd Committee of the 61st sesion of the GA.
Important advances on the children and armed conflict agenda have created a The report presents an overview of the plight of children in situations of armed
strong impetus for the application of international standards and norms to deliver
tangible protection for children in situations of armed conflict. Concrete measures
are being undertaken to ensure accountability of and compliance by those parties
who commit grave child rights violations. It is imperative that the momentum that
now exists is maintained and that the gains that have been made for children are
consolidated and further strengthened.
conflict and outlines some of the progress on the agenda for their protection. The
report lays out the strategic plan of the Special Representative for advancing the
children and armed conflict agenda, the key priorities, objectives and strategies.
The report concludes that broader and stronger consensus and action is required
for the enforcement of international protection standards; that there needs to be equal
emphasis on children in all situations of concern and on all grave violations
committed against them; that deeper collaboration, collective action and pressure is
required by all the key stakeholders; and that donors should provide adequate
support to ensure the effectiveness and long-term sustainability of intervention
programmes for war-affected children.