attacks on schools and hospitals, (Trigger for listing).sexual violence against children, (Trigger for listing).killing and maiming of children, (Trigger for listing).recruitment and use of children, (Trigger for listing).Six grave violations affecting children in times of conflict were identified: The Security Council has created a strong framework and provided the Office of the Special Representative tools to respond to violations against children. Since 1999, the systematic engagement of the UN Security Council has firmly placed the situation of children affected by armed conflict as an issue affecting peace and security. She reports yearly to the General Assembly and the Human Rights Council and raises challenges faced by children in war to political bodies, such as the UN Security Council, as well as relevant Governments to maintain a sense of urgency amongst key decision makers as well as to secure political and diplomatic engagement. The role of the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict is to strengthen the protection of children affected by armed conflict, raise awareness, promote the collection of information about the plight of children affected by war and foster international cooperation to improve their protection. Voices for Children Affected by Conflict.ACT TO PROTECT children affected by conflict.Virtual Summer School on Child Protection in Armed Conflict.
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