Faith actors are playing a key role in advancing accountability for children affected by armed conflict. As grave violations persist, faith-based organizations and local faith communities are protecting children, documenting violations, and holding perpetrators accountable.
Join us to explore how collaboration with civil society, UN mechanisms, and Member States can further strengthen accountability and community-level protection.
Date: 9 March 2026
Time: 13:00 to 14:00 CET
Venue: Room VIII – Palais des Nations – Geneva
Live-streaming: Register here
Objectives:
Highlight practical experiences of faith-based and faith-inspired organizations in preventing and responding to violations against children, including recruitment, reporting and documentation, early warning, survivor accompaniment, and restorative or transitional justice processes.
Present evidence and lessons on faith and accountability in protecting children in armed conflict, highlighting progress, ethical and legal considerations, and context-specific practices at the community level.
Explore the role of religious and traditional leaders in advancing accountability and advocacy, including engagement with armed groups and governments, promotion of faith-based declarations, and support to children and survivors.
Strengthen dialogue and collaboration between faith actors, civil society, UN mechanisms, and Member States to advance accountability and community-level protection for children affected by armed conflict.
This event builds on the momentum of the Stand Up for Children in War campaign which INEB participated in, and it contributes to ongoing Human Rights Council discussions on children and armed conflict.
Speakers
H.E. Mr. Alier Deng Ruai Deng
Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of South Sudan to the United Nations in Geneva
Eleonora Mura
Head, Partnerships and Organizational Development, Arigatou International
Michael Wiener
Program Officer, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Şafak Pavey
Senior Advisor, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Rev. Linda Macktaby
Committee Coordinator, Forum for Religious Social Responsibility, Adyan Foundation, Lebanon Child GNRC – Lebanon
Moderator:
Stefano Bosco
Director, Geneva Office of Public and International Affairs, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
