Phnom Penh: Mr. Keo Chhea, Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the United Nations (UN), called for the full implementation of international law to protect children in armed conflict.
In an open debate of the UN Security Council On Children and Armed Conflict, Mr. Keo Chhea expressed Cambodia’s deep concern at the alarming increase in serious violations against children in armed conflict and called for the full implementation of international legal obligations to protect children.
He said that more than 6,400 children in Cambodia continue to flee, and Cambodia highlights the importance of protecting education, including through initiatives such as Cambodia’s “Temporary Schools in Camps” for displaced children, and the importance of ensuring child-sensitive humanitarian assistance is provided to affected children.
He also noted that Cambodia remains committed to working with all partners to ensure that every child can live, learn and thrive free from violence and fear.
According to a World Vision report, 48% of children who fled with their parents felt afraid of weapons, bombs, and evacuations. Psychological trauma causes a number of problems for their lives, such as fear, difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating.
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