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The establishment of the National Commission for War-Affected Children in Sierra Leone The report highlights the extensive activities of the United Nations system, regional and intergovernmental organizations and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on the ground, in such areas as Sierra Leone, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cambodia, Guatemala, Kosovo, East Timor, Colombia and others, where children are suffering the consequences of armed conflict. ![]() In his report, the Secretary-General emphasizes that "the question of children and armed conflict is an integral part of the United NationsÂ’ core responsibilities for the maintenance of international peace and security, for the advancement of human rights and for sustainable human development". ![]() The Security Council will consider the Secretary-General's report in open debate on 26 July 2000. The adoption of that resolution in August 1999 finally gave full "legitimacy" to the protection of children exposed to conflict as an issue properly belonging on the agenda of the Council. This important report was requested by Security Council resolution 1261 (1999), which the Secretary-General considers "a veritable landmark for the cause of children affected by armed conflict". NEW YORK, 21 July - United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today issued the first-ever report to the Security Council addressing the many aspects of the problem of children affected by armed conflict. SECRETARY-GENERAL PRESENTS FIRST-EVER REPORT ON CHILDREN AND ARMED CONFLICT TO SECURITY COUNCIL
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