SRSG on children and armed conflict: Annual report 2012, para. 39
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Given the complex set of factors influencing child recruitment, prevention strategies, to be successful, require a holistic approach. Broadly, three approaches to prevention can be identified: effective legal prevention mechanisms at the national level, strengthening community protection mechanisms at the local level and providing children with alternatives to mobilization.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Representative of the Secretary-General for children and armed conflict