We’d particularly welcome the provision of guidance for mediators on addressing conflict-related violations against children in ceasefire and peace agreements, and the inclusion of relevant child protection expertise in sanctions expert groups. More can be done to mainstream child protection approaches across the UN’s work. Whether it be agreeing an action plan, supporting the Children not Soldiers campaign, or providing child protection training for our peacekeepers – all 193 of us can do something.įor its part, the UN must effectively implement its own human rights due diligence policy, and must undertake thorough vetting of its staff.Ĭhild protection training should be mandatory for all uniformed and civilian peace-keeping personnel. Good work has been done to address this, with effective cooperation between the UN, states and non-state actors - but we must do more.Īs states, our own actions must match those we expect of non-State armed groups.
The majority of those listed in the Secretary-General’s report are non-state armed groups who commit some of the most egregious violations of international humanitarian and human rights law against children.
New Zealand strongly supports the Children and Armed Conflict agenda, and reaffirms its support for the Paris Commitments, the Principles and Guidelines on Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed Groups, and the development of the Safe Schools Declaration.
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