![]() ![]() We are also deeply concerned by the increase of reports about abductions of Ukrainian children by and to Russia. Germany will continue to push for sufficient level of gender-sensitive financing for child protection capacities in UN peace operations. More than 20 per cent in comparison to 2020! Girls in particular remain at a higher risk of being abducted and are experiencing unacceptable levels of sexual and gender-based violence. Germany would like to highlight four crucial points for future action:įirst, we are appalled by the increasing number of abductions and of cases of sexual violence against children. Among other things, we call on the UN and all Member States to increase efforts to protect children impacted by Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine, including through specialized services, monitoring and reporting mechanisms. Accountability must rank high on the agenda to protect children. ![]() ![]() We also welcome the decision to include Ukraine, Ethiopia, Mozambique and the Central Sahel region as new situations of concern.Ī timely, complete and evidence-based listing of perpetrators in all these situations of concern will further advance efforts towards accountability and compliance with international humanitarian, human rights and child protection norms. We remain very concerned about the situations in Syria, Afghanistan, Mali and the broader Sahel region, Myanmar, Yemen and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This number of documented cases is all the more worrisome as we know that many more violations go unreported. Germany is deeply concerned by the shocking number of almost 24,000 grave violations committed against children in 2021, as stated in the Secretary-General’s annual report. ![]()
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