Fwd: DARFUR: AFRICAN UNION-UN MISSION LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN AGAINST RECRUITMENT OF CHILD SOLDIERS

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Web version   New York Dec 1 2014 12:00PM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  As part of its Darfur-wide campaign geared to prevent the recruitment of children as soldiers, the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) reached out to Masteriha community, North Darfur, in an event attended by more than 1,000 men, women and school children. Photo: UNAMID/Emadeldin Rijal DARFUR: AFRICAN UNION-UN MISSION LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN AGAINST RECRUITMENT OF CHILD SOLDIERS The United Nations-African Union Hybrid Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) has launched a campaign throughout the western region of Sudan against the recruitment of children as soldiers with an event that was attended by more than 1,000 people. Read more RELATED Darfur: UN-backed event promotes role of women in peace processes As it continues its investigations into the mass rape of 200 women and girls in North Darfur, the United Nations-African Union hybrid mission in Darfur this week organized a forum focusing on the importance of integrated gender perspectives and women leaders in all peace processes &#8211 from peacemaking to peace building. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media

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