group of friend to protect the educational rights for children in armed conflicts in africa.

They deserve the maximum protection, and also happen to be the most vulnerable group.In 1999, the Security Council adopted its first resolution on children and armed conflict, strongly condemning the targeting of children in armed conflict, and calling on all parties concerned to put an end to such practices. Becker for their respective briefings.Ĭhina welcomes the presidential statement just adopted by the Security Council, and appreciates the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict to promote the development of the 'Practical guidance for mediators to protect children in situation of armed conflict'.Ĭhildren represent the future and hope of our world. I thank His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium for his statement.I would also like to thank Secretary-General Guterres, Commissioner Chergui and Ms. Philippe Goffin, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defense of Belgium, and is pleased to see His Excellency presiding over today's meeting.

Group of friend to protect the educational rights for children in armed conflicts in africa.