Malta Strengthens Child Protection Efforts with New Manual and UN Campaign Support

Malta has reinforced its commitment to protecting children affected by conflict by launching the Manual on Conducting a National Consultation Process on Children and Armed Conflict. The manual, developed by the Malta Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society (MFWS) with support from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, was launched in Brussels on Monday during the Foreign Affairs Council. Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg announced Malta's role as a Champion of the global 'Prove It Matters' campaign, launched by the Office of the United Nations Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict. Malta, as Chair of the UN Security Council Working Group on CAAC, led negotiations and spearheaded UNSC Resolution 2764 to safeguard children during peace transitions. The manual underscores children's universal rights, regardless of origin.