Agenda for Action

Since assuming office in April 2006, the Special Representative has held consultations with key constituents on priorities of her Office over the next two years. In line with her mandate, she has presented the draft strategic plan for her Office to various partners and received valuable input.

The key objectives of the strategic plan are: (i) supporting global initiatives to end grave violations; (ii) promoting rights-based protection for children affected by armed conflict; (iii) making children and armed conflict concerns an integral aspect of peacekeeping and peacebuilding; and (iv) raising awareness with regard to all issues relating to children and armed conflict.

The strategic plan is underpinned by the Mission Statement of the Office of the Special Representative:

“To promote and protect the rights of
all children affected by armed conflict”.

• The Special Representative serves as a moral voice and independent advocate for the protection and well-being of boys and girls affected by armed conflict.
• The Special Representative and her Office advocate, build awareness and give prominence to the rights and protection of children and armed conflict.
• The Special Representative works with partners to propose ideas and approaches to enhance the protection of children and armed conflict and to promote a more concerted protection response.
• The Special Representative is a facilitator, undertaking humanitarian and diplomatic initiatives to facilitate the work of operational actors on the ground with regard to children and armed conflict.