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Research
the issue of war-affected children
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Visit
these websites to learn more about war-affected children. These
sites will help you research—in depth—the issues highlighted
in the War affected children at a glance –
The Issues section.
Be
sure to check out the Global links
section for more online resources.
Amnesty
International
Amnesty International is a world-wide movement of people who campaign
for internationally recognized human rights. This site provides
information on the rights of children in specific areas, as well
as a global overview of the issue. By choosing 'A global issue,'
on the left side of the screen, you can read about the Optional
Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement
of children in armed conflict. Select the 'Library' link at the
top of the main page and, in the 'Themes' drop box, choose 'Children.'
You can access a series of articles containing recent information
on children in war-torn areas.
Canadian
International Development Agency (CIDA)
CIDA is a department of the Canadian government. This website provides
an overview of war-affected children as well as detailed descriptions
of the different issues these children face. From the site you can
access information on the many meetings that have been held about
the issue of children's rights and the protection of children. There
is a strong emphasis on Canada's role in these meetings. From the
headings on the left of the screen you will find a section on facts,
stories from the field and a photo gallery.
The
Children of Armed Conflict Unit – University of Essex
The Children and Armed Conflict Unit is a project of the UK-based
charity Children's Legal Centre and the Human Rights Centre of the
University of Essex. The 'World News' section of this site provides
up-to-date news stories, and the 'Country Profile' section gives
country-specific information on conflict areas, both past and present,
and on countries with related issues affecting children. The country-specific
information includes background on the conflict, the most recent
conflict developments, links to non-governmental and inter-governmental
organizations, field activity and comments, reports and analysis
from organisations and journalists. It also contains relevant international
and national agreements and legislation.
The
Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers
The Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers works to prevent
the recruitment and use of children as soldiers, to secure their
demobilisation and to ensure their rehabilitation and reintegration
into society.
The
Global Movement for Children (GMC)
The GMC is a worldwide movement of organizations and people uniting
efforts to build a world fit for children. From the headings on
the left of the screen choose '10 Imperatives' then 'Protect children
from war.' Explore the site to find valuable information and statistics,
including country specific information by choosing 'Your countries
record on child soldiers' then 'watchlist.'
Human
Rights Watch: Children's rights
Human Rights Watch exists to prevent discrimination, uphold political
freedom, protect people from inhumane conduct in wartime, and to
bring offenders to justice. Use the headings on the right of the
screen to explore relevant topics like child soldiers, orphaned
and abandoned children and refugees. While in the 'Child solders'
section, read about current issues through the news releases.
Impact
of Armed Conflict on Children
This site is part of UNICEF and provides access to Graça
Machel's report on the Impact of Armed Conflict on Children.
LGen
Romeo Dallaire
A decorated Lieutenant General, Roméo Dallaire served for
35 years with the Canadian Armed Forces. A best-selling author,
his book, Shake Hands With the Devil, is a stirring account of his
experience as the Force Commander of the United Nations Mission
to Rwanda and exposes the failures by humanity to stop the worst
genocide in the 20th century.
No
War Zone
No War Zone is part of War Child Canada. Enter this site and go
to Resources from the headings on the left of the page, choose War-affected
children. You will find information and useful links to related
sites on war-affected children. You do not need to create a login
to explore the resources, but if you choose to, you have the chance
to connect with your peers around the world. No War Zone will allow
you to create your own portfolio, which will include your biography,
a list of interests and photos. You will have the chance to learn
about others in this online community through discussion boards,
chats, portfolios, artwork, poetry, and articles on issues of global
concern.
Office
of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children
and Armed Conflict
Since the World Summit for Children in 1990, the United Nations
has increasingly sought to draw international attention to the horrendous
plight of children affected by armed conflict. This United Nations
website offers a comprehensive overview of the issue of war-affected
children including strategies for prevention.
United
Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights – Documents by
Country
Find out what countries are doing to protect war-affected children.
UN
Special Concerns page
This link provides a fantastic overview of specific concerns regarding
children in war-torn areas. The page outlines the issue, provides
examples and possible solutions.
United
Nations Special Session on Children
The Special Session of the UN General Assembly on Children was an
event held in 2002 at which the nations of the world committed themselves
to a series of goals to improve the situation of children and young
people. Read about the event and the follow-up. Be sure to go through
'A World Fit for Children,' a 23-page document outlining what was
decided at the meeting. Scroll to the bottom of the How
is your country doing page and select any country to read about
what it has done since the session. Check out the Children
in Conflict section on the UNICEF website for more information
and links.
UNICEF
– Impact of Armed Conflict on Children
In 1994, Graça Machel's reputation as an educator and children's
champion led United Nations Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
to name her the expert in charge of producing a ground-breaking
report on the impact of armed conflict on children.
UNICEF
- Monitoring the situation of children and women
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) works for children's
rights, their survival, development and protection, guided by the
Convention on the Rights of the Child. Visit this site to view the
most recent data on children's rights and well-being and to search
UNICEF's key statistical databases offering detailed country-specific
information. The site also provides real-life stories of children
in war-affected areas. Visit the international UNICEF
and UNICEF Canada websites,
too.
UNICEF
– Voices of Youth
Voices of Youth is part of UNICEF. Under the Be in the know section,
you will find links to different issues facing youth including Children
caught up in conflict.
War
Affected Children
This is the Canadian government's site on war-affected children.
The site provides background information, helpful resources, and
documents about Canada's policies and projects. You can also find
real-life stories of children who have been affected by war.
War
Child Canada
Founded in 1999, War Child Canada is an independent charitable organisation
working across North America and around the world to assist children
affected by war and to raise awareness for children's rights everywhere.
War Child works to help thousands whose lives have been torn apart
by war, and to engage North American youth to take an active role
in creating a more just future.
Watchlist
on Children and Armed Conflict
The Watchlist is a network of local, regional and international
non-governmental organizations working to protect the security and
rights of children in armed conflicts. The Watchlist monitors the
impact of armed conflict on children, compiles reports about children,
including adolescents, and influences programs and policies to improve
their lives.
The
World Revolution: Children and War
This is a web guide with links to useful sites on war-affected children.
The
Youth Zone
Part of the UN website, this page is created for young people as
a way of informing them about children who are affected by war.
The site provides information through a slide show complete with
audio. Explore this site to learn more of the situation children
face and to learn what you can do to help.
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