Children and Armed Conflict

Overview of the agenda for war-affected children

Produced by: Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, 2005

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict has issued a report which gives an overview of the agenda for war-affected children, highlights the progress that has been achieved and describes a campaign for the enforcement of existing international child protection norms and standards on the ground (A/60/335). The report states that "in spite of the tangible progress that has been made, the situation for children in situations of conflict remains grave and unacceptable." More details are available on the Web site of the Special Representative.