The protection of children, women, and youth, in general, is a cross-cutting issue. We have a collective responsibility to act to prevent, reduce, and end the recruitment and use of children by armed groups. Furthermore, we have a shared duty to prevent and reduce social unrest and community violence for sustainable security in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). ACAJUL focuses on strengthening community and humanitarian mechanisms, including:
- Documenting children active in armed groups for their demobilization, psychological and professional care, and reintegration into families, communities, and the economy.
- Communicating and raising awareness among armed groups about children’s rights during armed conflicts.
- Strengthening the protection processes for children at risk of statelessness through community awareness activities on statelessness and its consequences.
- Providing professional psycho-social care to young victims of armed conflicts.
- Improving the socio-economic situation of women and young girls, victims of rape, and other forms of violence following the conflicts in Eastern DRC.
