S/RES/2143 (2014)
Expressing deep concern about the military use of schools by armed forces and
non-State armed groups in contravention of applicable international law, including
those involving their use as military barracks, weapons storage facilities, command
centres, detention and interrogation sites and firing and observation positions,
Expressing further concern regarding the high number of children that are
being killed and maimed in conflict and post-conflict situations by landmines,
explosive remnants of war, improvised explosive devices and other unexploded
ordnance,
Convinced that the protection of children in armed conflict should be an
important aspect of any comprehensive strategy to resolve conflict and build peace,
Recalling the responsibility of all Member States to comply with their
respective obligations to end impunity and to investigate and prosecute those
responsible for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and other egregious
crimes perpetrated against children; and noting that the fight against impunity for
the most serious crimes of international concern committed against children has
been strengthened through the work on and prosecution of these crimes by the
International Criminal Court, ad hoc and mixed tribunals and specialized chambers
in national tribunals,
Acknowledging the adoption of the Arms Trade Treaty and noting that in line
with the provisions in Article 7(4) of the Treaty exporting States Parties shall take
into account the risk of covered conventional arms or items being used to commit or
facilitate serious acts of violence against children,
Reiterating its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international
peace and security and, in this connection, its commitment to address the
widespread impact of armed conflict on children,
Stressing the primary role of Governments in providing protection and relief to
all children affected by armed conflict, recognizing the importance of strengthening
national capacities in this regard and reiterating that all action undertaken by United
Nations entities within the framework of the monitoring and reporting mechanism
must be designed to support and supplement, as appropriate, the protection and
rehabilitation roles of national Governments,
Recognizing further that capacity-building for the protection of children
affected by armed conflict is a process that must begin from the earliest days of
international engagement,
Emphasizing the vital role of the United Nations, in consultations with
international partners, to support national authorities in consolidating peace and in
developing strategies for peacebuilding priorities as well as to ensure that these
strategies strengthen coherence between political, security, human rights,
development and rule of law activities,
Recognizing the crucial role of child protection advisers in mainstreaming
child protection and leading monitoring, prevention and reporting efforts in relevant
United Nations peacekeeping missions, political missions and peacebuilding offices
in accordance with their mandate, including advice for and close cooperation and
coordination between the missions, UNICEF and specialized NGOs for child
demobilization and integration and prevention of recruitment,
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