Deen, Thalif,
U.N. Ducks Tough Action on Child Soldiers. Thalif Deen. - Inter Press Service, 2005. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Article 46, Human Relations, 1522-3248; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Originally Published: U.N. Ducks Tough Action on Child Soldiers, July 26, 2005; pp. n.p..
"After nearly six months of political dilly-dallying, the U.N. Security Council has taken the first 'major' step forward to protect children in armed conflicts--but stopped short of penalising member states and rebel groups guilty of recruiting and abusing them." (INTER PRESS SERVICE) This article details how "the 15-member Council unanimously voted Tuesday [July 26, 2005] on a series of measures including the establishment of 'a comprehensive monitoring and reporting mechanism', aimed at preventing the use of child soldiers, the abduction of children, attacks against schools and hospitals, and the denial of humanitarian access to children."
1522-3248;
UNICEF
United Nations Security Council
Child soldiers
Children and war
Children's rights
Crimes against humanity
AC1.S5
050
U.N. Ducks Tough Action on Child Soldiers. Thalif Deen. - Inter Press Service, 2005. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Article 46, Human Relations, 1522-3248; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Originally Published: U.N. Ducks Tough Action on Child Soldiers, July 26, 2005; pp. n.p..
"After nearly six months of political dilly-dallying, the U.N. Security Council has taken the first 'major' step forward to protect children in armed conflicts--but stopped short of penalising member states and rebel groups guilty of recruiting and abusing them." (INTER PRESS SERVICE) This article details how "the 15-member Council unanimously voted Tuesday [July 26, 2005] on a series of measures including the establishment of 'a comprehensive monitoring and reporting mechanism', aimed at preventing the use of child soldiers, the abduction of children, attacks against schools and hospitals, and the denial of humanitarian access to children."
1522-3248;
UNICEF
United Nations Security Council
Child soldiers
Children and war
Children's rights
Crimes against humanity
AC1.S5
050