UN Security Council Resolution 1612 and Beyond: Strengthening protection for children in armed conflict

The United Nations Security Council has made important and groundbreaking progress to date on its children and armed conflict agenda. These important efforts are squarely placed within the context of the Council’s overall mandate to protect international peace and security. Yet, significant work remains to be done to consolidate progress and to guarantee that these efforts ultimately lead to tangible impact on the ground. The Security Council should take further action to ensure that children caught in armed conflict are protected from violence and related threats to their security and well-being.  Each section of this policy paper lists recommendations.