Assessing the African Union’s Strategies for Child Safety in Times of Conflict

Mpude Blanche Diale Nzalle
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Mpude Blanche Diale Nzalle: Pan African University, Institute of Governance, Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Yaoundé II SOA, Yaoundé Cameroon

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 7, 162-170

Abstract: This study aims to assess the African Union’s strategies for safeguarding children in African armed conflicts. The study used a multiple case study design, analyzing secondary data from the AU, UN, and scholarly articles through content analysis. This method helps us to understand the grave violations committed against children and shows the African Union’s strategies for child protection. The findings identify the gaps in child protection monitoring despite strong legal structures. The study found that children are the most vulnerable civilians affected by conflicts. The finding shows an impressive role of the African Union in child protection in times of conflict. The findings show that AU’s effort has been hampered by consequential challenges. The study concludes that, although the AU has put in place comprehensive legal frameworks, their effectiveness is limited by insufficient monitoring. Hence, enhancing its reporting mechanisms is necessary for the AU to ensure the improved safety of children in conflict areas.

Date: 2024
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