
Children and Armed Conflict 2023 Access Resources SummaryEN Ask aRCie About This Resource About This page from the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) focuses on protecting children in armed conflicts, emphasizing international humanitarian law (IHL) and human rights principles. They work to prevent the recruitment of child soldiers, ensure access to education and healthcare, and support reintegration programs for affected children. Switzerland collaborates with international organizations like the UN to address these issues and advocates for stronger measures against violations of children's rights in conflict zones. The FDFA also supports initiatives that promote peace and stability, aiming to create a safer environment for children caught in armed conflicts globally. Tags Focus Area: Violence Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection) Keywords: Child Advocacy; Child Health; International Cooperation; Warfare and Armed Conflicts; Armed Conflicts Institutions: Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) More like this Convention on the Rights of the Child 1990 · United Nations Human Rights Office Evaluation of US Federal Guidelines (Primary Response Incident Scene Management [PRISM]) for Mass Decontamination of Casualties During the Initial Operational Response to a Chemical Incident 2019 · University of Hertfordshire, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency, State of Rhode Island Department of Health (NCTSN) Trauma Types: Terrorism and Violence: Mass Violence Resources 2024 · National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Access Resources SummaryEN Ask aRCie About This Resource

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This page from the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) focuses on protecting children in armed conflicts, emphasizing international humanitarian law (IHL) and human rights principles. They work to prevent the recruitment of child soldiers, ensure access to education and healthcare, and support reintegration programs for affected children. Switzerland collaborates with international organizations like the UN to address these issues and advocates for stronger measures against violations of children's rights in conflict zones. The FDFA also supports initiatives that promote peace and stability, aiming to create a safer environment for children caught in armed conflicts globally.

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Convention on the Rights of the Child 1990 · United Nations Human Rights Office Evaluation of US Federal Guidelines (Primary Response Incident Scene Management [PRISM]) for Mass Decontamination of Casualties During the Initial Operational Response to a Chemical Incident 2019 · University of Hertfordshire, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency, State of Rhode Island Department of Health (NCTSN) Trauma Types: Terrorism and Violence: Mass Violence Resources 2024 · National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)

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