Goal: To protect and promote the rights of children affected by armed conflicts and mitigate the impact of conflicts on their well-being.
Needs Assessment and Planning
- Conduct a needs assessment to identify the specific needs and challenges faced by children in conflict zones.
- Develop a comprehensive plan that outlines strategies for addressing the identified needs and challenges.
Education and Healthcare
- Establish safe and inclusive learning environments that prioritize the needs of children affected by armed conflicts.
- Provide essential healthcare services to children and their families in conflict-affected areas.
- Train teachers, healthcare providers, and other relevant personnel on how to deliver services that meet the unique needs of children in conflict zones.
Protection and Support
- Establish child protection systems that prevent and respond to all forms of violence, exploitation, and abuse against children.
- Provide psychosocial support to children and their families to help them cope with the trauma of armed conflicts.
- Strengthen the capacity of local communities to protect and support children affected by armed conflicts.
Participation and Empowerment
- Create opportunities for meaningful participation of children and youth in decision-making processes that affect their lives.
- Build the capacity of children and youth to advocate for their rights and participate in peacebuilding processes.
- Foster an environment that encourages the development of leadership skills among children and youth.
Reintegration and Prevention
- Develop programs that support the reintegration of children associated with armed groups back into their communities.
- Prevent the recruitment and use of children in armed conflicts through community-based prevention programs.
- Provide alternative livelihood opportunities for youth to prevent their engagement in armed conflicts.
Advocacy and Partnerships
- Advocate for the ratification and implementation of international laws and guidelines that protect the rights of children affected by armed conflicts.
- Strengthen partnerships and coordination between local, national, and international organizations to effectively respond to the needs of children affected by armed conflicts.
- Raise awareness among the public and policymakers about the impact of armed conflicts on children and the importance of protecting their rights.
