MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United Nations signed a strategic plan that aims to protect children in armed conflict.
The plan contained undertakings, commitments, benchmarks, and activities for the AFP to perform and fully comply with its obligations under international human rights law and international humanitarian law, the AFP said in a statement.
It will take effect upon the approval of Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana.
The Strategic Plan to Prevent and Respond to Grave Child Rights Violations in Situations of Armed Conflict was signed by AFP chief General Cirilito Sobejana, United Nat…
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