In a holiday spirit, UN Security Council unanimously approves Malta-led rez enhancing protection of child protection, particularly in "transition" settings 90+ co-sponsors passblue.com/wp-content/upl…

[1/2] #Malta welcomes the adoption of #Resolution2764 by the #UN Security Council on Children and Armed Conflict. This resolution strengthens child protection efforts and ensures continuity during transitions from peace operations. #CAAC

This morning's adoption of #UNSC Resolution 2764 on child protection in UN mission transitions is an important moment for the UN's children & armed conflict agenda. Here are Watchlist's reflections on other key moments from our network & for #CAAC in 2024: watchlist.org/publications/a…

The #UnitedStates becomes the 121st country to endorse the #SafeSchoolsDeclaration 🎉. Read here for Zama Neff 's take on the significance of this decision: hrw.org/news/2025/01/1…

We were pleased to partner with Watchlist & @columbiaSIPA in their annual workshop on children and armed conflict. 2024 was an “annus horribilis” for children. Strengthened collaboration between member states, UN and civil society is a must to protect children in conflict.

Today, we #RaiseOurRed to protect #children 🧵 Governments, the United Nations, civil society & other stakeholders must defend & uphold existing protection frameworks, including international humanitarian law, human rights law & juvenile justice standards. Governments that haven't yet

❗️Today is #RedHandDay❗️Reminding us of our commitment to protect children in armed conflict. Let's end the recruitment and use of CAAFAG. They deserve a childhood, not a weapon. Check out this extensive list of resources ➡️alliancecpha.org/en/children-as… #RaiseYourRed #ChildSoldiers

On #RedHandDay, we raise our voices against the recruitment and use of children. Join us in taking a stand, raise your red. #RedHandDay #RaiseYourRed #Children #Security #Peace #RomeoDallaire

Geneva Call is committed to strengthening efforts to end child recruitment & use in armed conflict. Further action, support, and coordination are crucial to stop child recruitment, association with armed groups, and the use of children in hostilities. #RedHandDay

Despite the protection of #childrights under #IHL & #IHRL, violations affecting children in armed conflict continues. #ItTakesAWorld #RedHandDay2025 Learn more: bit.ly/3xhwfAP

#RedHandDay is here! Today we #RaiseOurRed to reaffirm that #children should never be recruited or used in armed conflict. #Accountability is essential for protecting #children in armed conflict & ending recruitment & use and other grave violations of their rights. Holding

Today marks #RedHandDay. Our red hands are raised high to demand an end to the recruitment & use of children. Our hands are raised for protection, prevention & accountability. We commit to a better future for children in armed conflict Watchlist

Today on #RedHandDay, Street Child joins the international community in demanding an end to the use of children in war. Together with @1612watchlist and other peer organisations, we commit to a better future for children in armed conflict. #CAAC

Excellent discussion today from our panelists! Some points came through loud & clear: 1. Sustainable, long-term funding for reintegration programs is a must 2. Perpetrators must be held accountable 3. States & other partners can join the UN in calling for concrete action plans

Excellent discussions at our first ever CAAC retreat! Thanks to all the participants, speakers, & wonderful co-organizers!

Children and Armed Conflict 📍 #ProveItMatters Sheema SenGupta, Director of Child Protection and Migration UNICEF discusses the plight of #children in armed conflict. Concludes with the following recommendations: - Demand all parties to conflict respect #IHL & end grave violations, incl. signing & fully implementing action