The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict serves as the leading United Nations advocate for the protection and well-being of children affected by armed conflict. Raises awareness, promotes the collection of information about the plight of children affected by war and fosters international cooperation to improve their protection. Focuses on six grave violations:
- Recruitment and use of children
- Killing and maiming of children
- Sexual violence against children
- Attacks on schools and hospitals
- Abduction of children
- Denial of humanitarian access