Championing children’s rights
Monitoring, Documenting, and Advocating for a Safer Future for Children
In conflict-affected areas, children are often the first to suffer and the last to be heard.
At Child Guardians, we are committed to changing that. Our teams are on the ground, actively monitoring, documenting, and advocating against grave violations of children’s rights. Our reports are swift, objective, and ethical—ensuring that no child’s suffering goes unnoticed or unaddressed.
Advancing Justice & Accountability
We support local and international justice efforts by providing evidence that holds individuals and institutions accountable for violations against children.
Driving Evidence-Based Advocacy
Our documentation powers advocacy to influence policy, expose abuses, and prevent future violations.
Strengthening Child Protection Responses
We use field data to guide our protection work—ensuring services are timely, targeted, and responsive to children’s needs.
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against children were documented, underscoring the urgent need for protection & accountability.
The records and evidence we collect serve three critical purposes:
United Nations Engagement
We actively participate in the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process, where we advocate for child-specific human rights issues in Syria, especially:
- Ending recruitment and use of children by armed actors
- Preventing and responding to violence, abuse, and exploitation
Global Impact
Global Impact
Contributing to International Mechanisms
Our documentation is trusted and used by international justice and human rights bodies, including:
- UN Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism (UN-MRM) We submit verified data on grave violations affecting children, contributing to global reports and advocacy.
- International Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM) Our case files are used to support legal proceedings and investigations into violations of international law.
- International Commission of Inquiry (COI) We facilitate witness connections and supply information that strengthens international investigative efforts.
Global Impact
Supporting Global Advocacy
Our documentation serves as a primary source of information for major international advocacy organisations, such as:
