Let us transform our moral outrage into concrete action. Our children have a right to peace.
Peace is every child's right.
Gra a Machel, The Impact of Armed Conflict on Children , p. 93. The nature of current conflicts presents new challenges for NGOs as well as the international political community. The result is an increase in humanitarian needs and greater difficulty in meeting them. Humanitarian agencies often find themselves on the front line because of reluctance by international political leaders to get involved in intra-state conflicts. Political leadership and humanitarian advocacy are both needed to protect children.