Uruguay
An alarming and growing number of children are being killed, subjected to sex...
An alarming and growing number of children are being killed, subjected to sexual violence and rape, and recruited into armies and armed groups. In addition, unacceptable attacks on schools and their deliberate use for military purposes endanger children's lives and security, as well as their right to education. The task before us of preventing such violations and abuses of children's rights and establishing effective protection for children from the atrocities of war is an arduous one, especially as most children involved in armed conflict are being recruited by States themselves.
We should also recognize the contribution made by the International Criminal ...
We should also recognize the contribution made by the International Criminal Court in various situations, in particular by designating as war crimes acts that involve sexual violence against children, the recruitment of children under 15 years of age, or their use as active participants in armed conflicts. We also recognize the work of other international courts that have also taken on the issue of the protection of children in their jurisdictions. We appreciate the fact that the resolution expressly recognizes the work of the International Criminal Court and calls on all States to put an end to impunity for cases of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and other abhorrent crimes against children.
Another relevant issue is the attention to be accorded to the effective reint...
Another relevant issue is the attention to be accorded to the effective reintegration of children who are linked to armed groups and those who have suffered other severe violations of human rights, in particular in cases involving sexual exploitation or abuse. I stress the crucial importance of effective disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes to the well-being of all children affected by armed conflict. Such programmes should necessarily enjoy the human and financial resources they require and the support of the communities to which they belong in order to ensure the successful and sustainable reintegration of those children into society.