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UN Security Council Resolution 1612 and Beyond: Strengthening Protection for Children in Armed Conflict.
May 2009
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No More Denial: Children Affected by Armed Conflict in Myanmar (Burma)
May 2009
Full Report in English PDF | HTML

4-page summary in English PDF | HTML and Burmese PDF

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The Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict strives to end violations against children in armed conflicts and to guarantee their rights. As a global network, the Watchlist builds partnerships among local, national and international non-governmental organizations, enhancing mutual capacities and strengths. Working together, we strategically collect and disseminate information on violations against children in conflicts in order to influence key decision-makers to create and implement programs and policies that effectively protect children.

Watchlist and partners call for real progress in protecting children affected by armed conflict in Myanmar

9 November 2009

Watchlist and partners Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers, Human Rights Education Institute for Burma and the Karen Human Rights Group prepared a Joint Response to the conclusions on Myanmar issued by the UN Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict.

Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict applauds the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1882 that strengthens the protection of children affected by armed conflict

4 August 2009

In a major step forward, the Security Council today adopted a resolution that calls on the UN system as a whole to monitor and report on grave violations against children caught in the violence of armed conflict. This expansion will make killing and maiming of children and rape and other forms of sexual violence against children top priorities for Security Council action.

Read Watchlist's press release here.

Briefing Note on the Situation of Child Soldiers in Myanmar

23 June 2009

Watchlist and partners Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers, Human Rights Education Institute for Burma and the Karen Human Rights Group prepared a briefing note setting out ongoing concerns and specific measures that must be taken to end children’s involvement in armed conflict in Myanmar. The briefing note was shared with members of the UN Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict in New York.

 
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