In addition, more than 2,200 children in the region have been victims of sexual violence since 2016, says the report.
To urge FPRC, MPC and UPC, all of which have signed action plans with the United Nations, to comply with their commitments and call upon all parties to adopt concrete measures to cease all grave violations, unconditionally release associated children and respect the civilian character of schools and hospitals.OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) - Trapped in conflicts, the children of West and Central Africa are the most recruited by armed groups in the world and also have the highest number of victims of sexual violence, says a report released Tuesday by the United Nations Children’s Fund.įor five years the region has seen increased conflicts in which more than 21,000 children have been recruited by government forces and armed groups, says the report. To ensure armed groups comply with their commitments and adopt concrete measures to cease all grave violations, as well as unconditionally release associated children and respect the civilian character of schools and hospitals. To increase efforts by the Government and other signatories of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic to cooperate with the United Nations to develop a national strategy to prevent and eliminate grave violations against children. 
To adopt a protocol for the handover of children associated with armed groups to civilian protection actors. To investigate ongoing violations and hold perpetrators accountable. To appoint child protection focal points in the Armed Forces of the Central African Republic, issue command directives applicable to all forces in the country, and, in cooperation with the United Nations, end and prevent grave violations by the Armed Forces and other security personnel. Voices for Children Affected by Conflict. ACT TO PROTECT children affected by conflict. Virtual Summer School on Child Protection in Armed Conflict. 
Ratification status of the Optional Protocol.OPAC – Optional Protocol on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict.
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