Schools and hospitals have been destroyed, used for military purposes and looted. Boys as young as six have been recruited to participate in the hostilities. War crimes and crimes against humanity are ubiquitous, and boys and girls – in addition to their family members - have been affected on a vast scale.Ĭhildren have been killed and maimed due to deliberate attacks against civilians. That report documents how all parties operating in the Syrian Arab Republic have committed flagrant violations of international law during the nearly nine year conflict. This meeting follows the recent release of our report entitled: ‘They have erased the dreams of my children: children’s rights in the Syrian Arab Republic.’ Today’s meeting offers a vital forum to discuss one of the most horrific aspects of the enduring conflict in Syria, the impact on children. I would like to thank Ambassador Jürgen Shultz for convening this important event.
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