![]() ![]() The presentations made by the members of the Coordination Group on CAAC in Africa showed how complex and long-term conflicts have become on the continent. Members of the Coordination Group provided updates on their different engagements on CAAC in Africa. The various topics discussed were continental monitoring, reporting and accountability mechanisms the continental Children Affected by Armed Conflicts (CAAC) Strategy and child protection in the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) and AU Peace Support Operations (AU PSOs). Participants were drawn from the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, the AUC Political Affairs Peace and Security (PAPS) Department, Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, UNICEF, Save the Children, UNHCR, ICRC, Embassy of Sweden, Dallaire Institute for Children, World Vision International, Plan International and ACCORD. The aim of the meeting was to discuss advocacy issues outlined in the 2021-2023 work plan. ![]() This fourth meeting of the African Union Coordination Group on Children in Situations of Conflict was organized by the African Union and conducted virtually on 6 April 2022. Of the many human rights and humanitarian-law violations that manifest in conflict and crisis, the failure to protect children is particularly concerning. ![]() Conflict situations generally expose civilians, especially children, to heightened risks and violations of their rights. ![]()
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