A/69/212 Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition, Riek Machar, to whom she relayed her concerns regarding reports of large numbers of children recruited and used, killed, maimed or raped by his forces. She obtained a signed commitment to end the recruitment and use of children and all grave violations against children. At the time of reporting, the commitment had yet to be implemented, and violations against children continued unabated by both sides. Côte d’Ivoire 56. The Special Representative visited Côte d’Ivoire from 26 to 30 October 2013 on the occasion of the fourth high-level retreat on the promotion of peace, security and stability in Africa, which was convened by the African Union in Abidjan. She met with the Ivoirian authorities as well as with the senior leadership of the United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire and members of the United Nations country team. Although significant progress has been made with regard to the recruitment and use of children, impunity for perpetrators of sexual violence and limited access to justice for victims of sexual violence remain concerns to be addressed through support provided to the justice system and through legislative and procedural reform. The Special Representative advocated strengthening the legal framework and taking action to overcome judicial blockages, in particular the obliging of victims to submit costly medical certificates in order to file a complaint, which constitutes a major obstacle to pressing charges against suspecte d perpetrators. C. Protecting schools and hospitals from attack 57. Under international humanitarian law, both schools and hospitals are protected civilian objects and therefore benefit from the humanitarian principles of distinction. However, attacks on schools and hospitals during armed conflict are alarmingly widespread and carry grave risks for children. In its resolutions 1998 (2011) and 2143 (2014), the Security Council highlighted the violation of attacks on schools and hospitals, provided clear direction on the need to monitor and report on this grave violation, expressed deep concern over the military use of schools, and encouraged Member States to formulate concrete measures to deter such practices. Similarly, the General Assembly has called upon States to ensure continuous access to education for children affected by armed conflict. 58. In order to promote the implementation of those resolutions, the Special Representative, in collaboration with UNESCO, UNICEF and WHO, developed the guidance note entitled “Protect schools and hospitals: end attacks on education and health care”. The guidance note, which was launched on 21 May, aims to streng then monitoring of and reporting on attacks on schools and hospitals by providing key definitions and practical advice. The guidance note also promotes advocacy and dialogue with parties to conflict and the deepening of partnerships between various stakeholders in addressing the plight of children seeking access to education and health care. In addition, it provides practical advice on how to advocate with parties to conflict in order to prevent the military use of schools and hospitals. With a view to ensuring wide dissemination and effective implementation, the guidance is being published in English, French and Arabic. The Special Representative strongly encourages Member States to promote the guidance note and to institute changes in national policies and legislation, and to include the guidelines in military doctrine, manuals and training. 14-58528 13/18