This Arria-formula meeting will focus on the role of action plans in ending and preventing violations against children in the context of armed conflict, with a specific focus on African examples. So far, eleven parties have fully complied and been delisted. Since 2004, when resolution 1539 called on parties to prepare action plans, twenty-nine action plans have been signed by 28 listed parties, including 11 governments and 17 non-state armed groups. Recruitment and use of children, sexual violence, killing and maiming, attacks on schools and hospitals, and abductions are violations that could lead to a party in a conflict situation being listed in the report. The implementation of commitments in action plans is the main way a party to conflict can be removed from the annexes of the Secretary-General’s annual report on children and armed conflict, which lists parties that have committed violations against children. The meeting is open to member states, Permanent Observers and non-governmental organisations accredited to the UN. According to the concept note, a report will be produced following the meeting with recommendations on strengthening the efficiency of action plans as a tool to end and prevent grave violations. Poland has circulated a concept note with background on action plans and the objectives of the meeting. The Arria-formula meeting has been organised by Poland in partnership with Côte d’Ivoire, France and Sweden. This afternoon (7 May), Council members will hold an Arria-formula meeting on “Ending and Preventing Grave Violations against Children through Action Plans: Best Practices from African States”.
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