SRSG on children and armed conflict: Annual report 2012, para. 35
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[Prevention of child recruitment]: Given the complex set of factors influencing child recruitment, prevention strategies, to be successful, require a holistic approach and should be conducted by a variety of actors at the local, national and international levels. From a broad perspective, three prevention strategies can be identified: effective legal prevention mechanisms at the national level, strengthening community protection mechanisms at the local level, and providing children with alternatives.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Representative of the Secretary-General for children and armed conflict