International Conference on War-Affected Childern

What is working?

· Workshops about humanitarian laws and children rights.

· Counselling programs to let them be aware of the problems.

Many wish to pressure their education.

What isn't working?

· Adolescents are not listened to, they are killed.

· People are not taking in account the adolescents in decision making processes.

· They are not the only victims of the conflict, but also completed to participate directly in the armed conflict.

· Taking youth seriously.

· They have been recruited for the armed groups.

They are distracted by "hippy" things => distracted.

Recommendations / Key Actions

· There should be a system of support created for was affected adolescents whom are burdened with the responsibility of their household sponsored by international NGO's - such as programs linking those with the same problem and financial aid and job opportunities.

· That way they are able to sustain the fundamental needs of their families.

· There should also be continuous education and child-care for younger siblings so that they can work and attend school.

· A more thorough education should be available to them so that they won't be vulnerable to misleading promises.

· Have a major position vs. the life despite the shortage - to be away from mode and consumption.

· Be aware of the country's situation in which we live and the responsibilities for the future generations.

· Establish some organizations around the world to support adolescents in the conflicts.

· Produce a resolution by the UN to protect adolescent civilians among the wars and the conflicts.

· There should be opportunities for education, jobs and health.

· Educate them so that they can comprehend their role in the protection of their lives.

· Youth must be the key of the future.

What youth can do?

· They must protest in order to have support.

· Tell any governmental groups in their country any information concerning the places of landmines and the groups that mislead.

· Discourage ignorance that is considered as 'cool' in the world today.

· Encourage knowledge that should be 'cool' to us.

· Programs to disengage youth people from armed groups.

· Government & UN agencies should show more respect for youth contribution to world issues especially in conflict prevention and resolution.

· Dialogues should occur between adolescents so as to learn form one and another.

· Discourage stereotypes especially between the adolescents of conflicting nations (ex. opposing sides of youth should talk with each other).

· Support girls education because when you educate a girl you educate the nation.

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