Strive to Give Every Child a Brighter Dawn and an Assured Dusk so Shall All Find and Leave Peace in Abundance.

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Psychosocial impact of violence on children: “The loss of parents and other close family members leaves a life-long impression and can dramatically alter life pathways. During the events marking the fiftieth anniversary of the Second World War, many people recalled the pain and sorrow they suffered as children at the loss of loved ones and described how such losses continue to affect them.” “… many adolescents – especially those who have had severely distressing experiences – cannot conceive of any future for themselves.” “… Seeing their parents or other important adults in their lives as vulnerable can severely undermine children’s confidence and add to their sense of fear.”

Impact of Armed Conflict on Children – Ms. Graça Machel Report (A must read report for all human service workers)

Advocate for the criminalization of grave violations committed against boys and girls;

Provide access to education and health services for all children including emergency education and education during long-term reintegration process;

Increase efforts to ensure that children have access to humanitarian assistance, even in times of conflict;

Integrate child protection issues in peace processes;

Create or become part of a local initiative to strengthen advocacy and support for the protection of children

Promote a culture of peace and support initiatives that help create communities that are more secure for children;

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Convinced that the family, as the fundamental group of society and the natural environment for the growth and well-being of all its members and particularly children, should be afforded the necessary protection and assistance so that it can fully assume its responsibilities within the community,

Recognizing that the child, for the full and harmonious development of his or her personality, should grow up in a family environment, in an atmosphere of happiness, love and understanding,

Convention on the Rights of the Child