QUESTION OF: Prevention of the Use of Child Soldiers
SUBMITTED BY: People’s Republic of China
CO-SUBMITTED BY:
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
Recalling previous relevant United Nations resolutions such as but not limited to A/RES/51/77, S/RES/2143(2014), S/RES/2068(2012), S/RES/1998(2011), S/RES/1882(2009), S/RES/1612(2005), S/RES/1539(2004), S/RES/1460(2003), S/RES/1379(2001), S/RES/1314(2000), S/RES/1261(1999),
Welcoming continuous support of United Nations, UNICEF, Child Soldiers International, War Child, Oxfam International, Defense for Children International, World Vision, Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict, International Rescue Committee, World Health Organization, Help Child Soldiers, Peace Direct and last but not least International …show more content…
Fully aware the importance of Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers, Geneva Conventions, Child Labour Convention, The Optional Protocol on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict,
Appreciating the campaign of Office of the Representative of the Secretary General for Children and Armed Conflict that is named Children, Not Soldiers,
Deploring around the world estimated 250.000 children involved in armed conflicts,
1.Invites all states to take action in order to raise public awareness on child soldiers by: a)Publishing public announcements on TV, radio, internet, b)Attaching importance to advantage of February 12’th International Day Against The Use Of Child Soldiers by:
I) organizing activities in schools and public areas, ii)hanging posters iii)publishing public announcements, c)Supporting The Children, Not Soldiers Campaign,
d)Supporting UN Peacekeepers awareness raising activities such as but not limited to:
I)launching campaigns, ii)organizing events , e)launching national campaigns;
2.Recommends all states to control the transfer of arms to the conflict zones