NEWS
UPCOMING COURSES
The Universities Network for Children in Armed Conflict (UNETCHAC), an international academic initiative dedicated to addressing the needs and rights of children affected by armed conflict, is excited to announce its upcoming series of courses, set to begin in autumn 2024. Over the past four years, UNETCHAC has not only spearheaded groundbreaking research but also offered specialized courses focused on the multifaceted challenges faced by children in conflict zones. These efforts have been bolstered by the invaluable contributions of professors and researchers working directly in areas affected by armed conflict.
Building on the success of previous offerings, UNETCHAC will introduce a new series of highly regarded courses that delve deeper into the critical issues surrounding children in armed conflict. These courses, which have been lauded for their relevance and impact, will be supplemented by new topics that address emerging challenges in this field. Additionally, UNETCHAC will continue its rigorous research activities, expanding its exploration of international law and other key areas relevant to protecting children in these vulnerable situations.
UNETCHAC extends a warm invitation to students, academics, and professionals in the sector to participate in these courses and contribute to the collective mission of safeguarding children affected by armed conflicts. Collaboration and unity are essential in the fight to protect the most vulnerable, and UNETCHAC remains committed to fostering these values in its work.
We eagerly await your participation!
The Network aims to promote analysis and research activities with a view to enhancing the social and legal protection of boy and girl children involved in armed conflict. The Network will also provide activities aimed at increasing the awareness of the spreading phenomenon of the consequences for children involved in armed conflict both when they are direct victims and also when they are affected indirectly by violations to their families and communities (i.e. early school leaving).
The Conferences organized by the Network are specifically focused on the protection of girl children as affected by specific gender-based violations in armed conflict. The Conferences are organized with the aim to promote and increase a dialogue within the academic community both at the national and the international level, with a view to contributing to enhance the protection of girl children.
More than 40 Universities and Research Centers of different countries from Europe, Middle East, Africa, North and Latin America have already joined the Network, and more will join.
If you are an Institution interested to be part of the Network, please write us with your proposals.
THE NETWORK
The Universities Network for Children in Armed Conflict (UNETCHAC), launched in November 2020, represents the first International Academic Network with the aim to enhance the role of the Academic Community in the Protection of Children directly and indirectly involved in Armed Conflict.
The activities promoted by UNETCHAC see participation of more than 40 universities and research centers coming from different geographical areas such as Europe, Africa, Middle East and Americas; some of these universities and research centers located in conflict zones.
On 31 March 2023, the Association Universities Network for Children in Armed Conflict (UNETCHAC) was established (registered in Rome on 6 April 2023, no. 10920, Series 1T, REPERTOIRE N 11 COLLECTION N 5).