25 Years of Children and Armed Conflict: Taking Action to Protect Children in War

• 2022

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• Johan Vigne; Katherine Cocco

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The report from UNICEF discusses the 25-year progress and challenges regarding children in armed conflict. It highlights improvements in some areas, like decreasing child soldiers, but notes ongoing concerns, such as attacks on schools and hospitals. The document stresses the importance of protecting children during conflicts, providing education and healthcare, and ensuring justice for violations against them. It also calls for increased efforts to prevent conflicts and support children affected by war, urging governments and organizations to prioritize children's well-being in conflict zones.

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Focus Area: Violence

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Advocacy; Child Welfare; Child, Abandoned; Conflict, Psychological; International Cooperation; United Nations; Warfare and Armed Conflicts; Armed Conflicts

Institutions: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

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