We believe that the Children, not soldiers campaign, launched yesterday to en...

We believe that the “Children, not soldiers” campaign, launched yesterday to end the recruitment and use of children in Government armed forces by 2016, is an important step in the right direction. We believe that openness with respect to that issue will not only lead to tangible results to prevent the recruitment by Government armed forces, but also set an example to be followed forthwith by many armed groups. We hope that the campaign, having demonstrated its balanced and impartial nature, will enhance the attractiveness and effectiveness of the engagement of parties to conflict with the United Nations in the prevention of violence against women.