SRSG on children and armed conflict: Annual report 2012, para. 70
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Since ratification and the implementation processes of the Optional Protocol place a clear burden on the resources of those States willing to ratify the instrument, leadership by one or more countries that have already ratified is encouraged, to provide guidance and other forms of assistance.
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Special Representative of the Secretary-General for children and armed conflict