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War Affected Children
"Why is it that we can mobilize vast resources to fund wars, but we cannot mobilize adequate funds to protect children throughout the world?"
Graça Machel
From conflict to peace building: The power of early childhood initiatives--Lessons from around the world (Connolly, P., Hayden, J., & Levin, D., October 2007). This book examines the effects of conflict on young children, their families, and their communities. Early childhood professionals share stories and experiences from around the world, illustrating hope, encouragement, and resilience in working with children and families affected by conflict. Moreover, the stories demonstrate the power of the early years sector, not only as a foundation stone upon which to re-build communities, but also as a vehicle for peace building. From conflict to peace building: The power of early childhood initiatives--Lessons from around the world highlights countries such as, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Chad, Colombia, Nepal, Northern Ireland, Palestine, and the United States.
Impact of Armed Conflict on Children: UNICEF
Graça Machel's 1996 report on the Impact of Armed Conflict on Children provided the first comprehensive assessment on the many ways children's rights are violated during and after armed conflict. This study laid the foundation for the appointment of a Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and highlighted the need to develop new international legal norms and standards and strengthen existing ones.
War Affected Children: Government of Canada
This site provides background information, helpful resources, and documents about
Canada's policies and projects, which are contributing to greater security for children and youth everywhere. Read real stories of children affected by conflict or peruse research papers and documents from The International Conference on War Affected Children, hosted by Canada.
State of the World's Mothers - Protecting Children in War and Conflict
In commemoration of Mother’s Day, this year’s State of the World’s Mothers report focuses on the tens of millions of mothers and children whose lives have been shattered by armed conflict, bringing attention to critical protection needs in war-torn communities around the world. The report suggests actions required to support women who are raising the world’s future generations under the most horrific conditions imaginable, and to shield children from the brutal excesses of war.
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