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Children in Armed Conflict: Legal and Policy Frameworks for Greater Protections
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Children in Armed Conflict: Legal and Policy Frameworks for Greater Protections

Explore the critical challenges faced by children in conflict zones. In partnership with the American Red Cross and Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict (www.watchlist.org), this webinar sheds light on the existing legal and policy frameworks, emphasizing the essential advancements for heightened protection. Speaker, Bethany Ellis: Bethany Ellis is the Senior Advocacy Officer for Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict, where she leads the network’s advocacy efforts to strengthen and support implementation of the UN’s Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) agenda. She serves as Watchlist’s primary liaison with UN Member States, particularly members of the Security Council and its Working Group on CAAC. Prior to joining Watchlist, Bethany conducted research and policy analysis for various global human rights organizations on issues relating to human trafficking, education in emergencies, and the rights of refugee and migrant children. She holds a master’s degree in public policy from the Harvard Kennedy School and a bachelor’s degree in international political economy from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. All opinions and views are that of the speaker. Please visit www.redcross.org/ihl & www.redcross.org/yac for more information about the American Red Cross IHL programs. If you are interested in volunteering with the American Red Cross please contact your American Red Cross regional office or visit www.redcross.org/volunteer
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