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Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 January 2024. It was answered by Leo Docherty (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 January 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Armed Conflict: Children and Civilians

Question

To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whether his Department has a strategy on protecting children and civilian in conflict zones.

Answer

The UK recognises that protecting children from the effects of armed conflict is a moral, legal, and strategic imperative and essential in breaking the cycle of violence.

The UK is an active member of the UNSC Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC), which leads the international response to violations committed against children in conflict.

As announced in the 2023 International Development White Paper, the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office is committed to publishing a children in conflict strategy.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9020
Session
2023-24
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Children Armed conflict Civilians Protection
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk