![]() That’s when NATO Heads of State and Government decided to develop practical, field-oriented measures to better prepare NATO-led troops when they encounter violations against children.įollowing up on that decision, NATO adopted “Military Guidelines on Children and Armed Conflict” – which provided commanders with instructions to equip deployed forces with more training on the issue. Protection of children in NATO-led operations and missions was first addressed at NATO’s Chicago Summit in 2012. NATO has done a lot to address the protection of children affected by armed conflict. This attention puts pressure on countries and international organisations to do more. Those who are most in need of protection.Ĭonferences like this help to call attention to a problem that is still too often overlooked and under-reported. Tragically, serious threats to children in war zones are far too numerous today – too often subjecting the most innocent and vulnerable among us to indiscriminate attacks, sexual violence and recruitment as soldiers. We commend the United Nations and the Secretary General’s Special Representative for their strong leadership on this issue. Let me make clear from the outset: NATO is fully committed to implementation of UNSCR 1612, along with related Resolutions on the protection of children affected by armed conflict. I want to begin by thanking the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for hosting this conference. It is a distinct honour for me to speak with you today on such an important topic.
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