This short paper outlines the factors underlying children's voluntary decisions to join armed groups.

Examines the link between education and the protection needs of children, with a particular focus on the role of education in emergency response.

Outlines the impact of HIV/AIDS on children’s education and suggests strategies for meeting children’s educational needs. Includes a list of follow-up resources.

Discusses approaches to protecting at-risk children in five Asian countries. Identifies programming and policy measures that effectively address child abuse. Emphasis on committing all levels of society to coordinated practical response.

Discusses the psychosocial impacts of unstable situations on children and their families, with an emphasis on child development. Includes UNICEF’s position on policy and programming principles as well as strategies to address the psychosocial needs of children, families, and communities.

Outlines the psychosocial impacts of HIV/AIDS on children and suggests principles and activities to strengthen psychosocial support. Includes a brief list of follow-up resources.

Documents ways in which youth are mobilized to support political and military agendas, and how the construct of youth has been employed for political change.

Slide presentation focusing on the definition of orphans and vulnerable children. Includes a discussion of OVC, child vulnerability and the Millenium Development Goals.

A toolkit of good practices for involving children in consultation and policy processes. Includes an extensive guide to additional resources.

A guide designed to help incorporate child participation results into relevant projects. Includes current practices and lessons learned, sample project plans, and a list of suggested resources.