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The mandate of the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict has been renewed and expanded by the General Assembly since 1996, with the latest Resolution (A/RES/72/245) adopted on 16 December 2021.

Strong engagement from the international community and the United Nations’ highest bodies has enabled the Special Representative’s mandate to remain in constant evolution to better address the needs of children affected by war.

The mandate of the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict was created by the UN General Assembly in December 1996 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 ConflictĬlick to learn more about the evolution of the Children and Armed Conflict mandate.

ACT TO PROTECT children affected by conflict.

Virtual Summer School on Child Protection in Armed Conflict.

Ratification status of the Optional Protocol.

OPAC – Optional Protocol on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict.