![]() ![]() More often than not, children and their families are left to their own devices. ![]() Secondly, the briefing from the SRSG reaffirm that too many children and communities are suffering during conflict with little or no access to humanitarian assistance and protection. Our overall investments in education, mental health and psychosocial well-being are critical enablers of child protection. One example is the Safe Schools Declaration that facilitates protection, prevention and reintegration. That means investing in supporting governance structures and initiatives that protect children during conflict. And we must do so in a manner that takes into account the underlying gender aspects of the grave violations, not least concerning sexual violence in conflict. We must invest to increase the likelihood of successful reintegration of children associated with armed actors. We need to invest in a protective environment for children before conflict, to reduce their vulnerability during conflict. We would like to focus on the following: 1) prevention of violations, 2) recognition of the protective role played by local communities and 3) a principled direct engagement with parties to armed conflict.įirstly, children are particularly vulnerable to violations and abuses before, during and after conflict. Let me also thank all the briefers for their valuable insights. On behalf of the Nordic countries – Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Denmark – I would like to thank the UK for convening this meeting, and for the opportunity to reflect upon the Secretary General’s recent report. Madam President, members of the Security Council, distinguished briefers, The Statement was delivered by the Deputy Permanent Representative of Denmark Ambassador Marie-Louise Koch Wegter on behalf of Finland, Iceland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. ![]()
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