UNICEF CANADA

Published purpose

The project delivers training sessions and strengthens the policies and procedures of the African Union, Democratic Republic of Congo and Somali security forces on child rights and child protection, including sexual exploitation and abuse. It includes the deployment of two Child Protection Advisors, to the African Union, and its peacekeeping mission in Somalia, AMISOM. Project activities include: (1) strengthening the capacity of the African Union (including its peacekeeping missions) on child rights and child protection in conflict zones; and (2) working with military and police forces in Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo to improve their ability to protect children and child rights in these conflict-affected countries.