The Impact of Armed Conflict on Children: International Conference on War-Affected Children

Report
from UN Children's Fund
Published on 01 Sep 2000
This review examines the actions taken by governments, regional organisations, the UN system and civil society in response to the recommendations of the 1996 Machel Report 'The Impact of Armed Conflict on Children', addressing its major themes and bringing new and expanded focus to the following areas:

- Small arms and light weapons
- Women's role in peace building
- Peace and security
- HIV/AIDS
- Media and communications

The report is a summary of a book published in early 2001 providing a glossary of achievement since 1996 and recommending forward-looking strategies to increase children's protection in armed conflict.