Vulnerabilities of children to sale, trafficking and other forms of exploitation in situations of
conflict and humanitarian crisis 2017, para. 51
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States have the primary responsibility to protect children within their territory or subject to their jurisdiction, regardless of their status. In certain cases, when States are unable or unwilling to protect and respect children’s human rights, the international community may assist.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Humanitarian
Person(s) affected
Children
Year
2017
Paragraph type
Other
Paragraph focus
Available responses to address the exploitation of children in the context of conflict and humanitarian crisis