![]() ![]() ![]() Her work also helps to raise awareness and increase international attention, which is critical in mobilizing resources and support to protect children's rights in these contexts. The importance of the work carried out by the Special Representative in providing a voice for children in conflict zones who are often unable to advocate for themselves cannot be overstated. They are frequently targeted for recruitment and use by armed forces and groups, forced into labor, or subjected to sexual violence. There is no doubt that children are often the most vulnerable victims of armed conflict, facing multidimensional risks and vulnerabilities to physical harm, psychological trauma, and forced displacement. We appreciate that the SRSG monitors the grave violations against children in every part of the globe and we welcome the decision to add three new situations of concern, we expect that the next report will include accurate data on the situation of children in these countries. We strongly support the last report of the SRSG which stresses the importance of adopting a holistic approach in tackling the complex challenges facing children affected by armed conflict and violence before, during and after conflict, drawing particular attention to the risk of trafficking in children in the context of armed conflict. Our group wishes to reiterate its unwavering support to SRSG Virginia Gamba and the CAAC mandate, and to acknowledge its important contributions for the protection of conflict-affected children. It is my pleasure to deliver this statement on behalf of the Geneva Group of Friends on Children and Armed Conflict comprised of 29 States and co-chaired by Belgium and Uruguay. ![]()
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