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Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict
Treaty Code:
M2000/03
Treaty Type:
Multilateral
Common Name:
Responsible Department:
Foreign Affairs and Trade
Administering Department:
Treaty Status:
In Force
Treaty Summary:
This Protocol supplements the Convention on the Rights of the Child by aiming to prevent the targeting of children in situations of armed conflict and direct attacks on objects protected under international law, including places generally having a significant presence of children, such as schools and hospitals.
NZ Adherence Status:
In Force
Adherence Type:
Ratified
Signature Date:
07/09/2000
Adherence Date:
12/11/2001
Expired:
No
Date Concluded:
25/05/2000
Place Concluded:
New York
Entry Into Force Date:
12/02/2002
NZ Entry Into Force Date:
12/02/2002
Termination Date:
Withdrawal Date:
Withdrawal Notification Date:
NZ Objections:
No
NZ Reservations:
No
NZ Declarations:
Yes
NZ Territorial Applications:
None
NZTS Number:
2002 No. 45
UNTS Number:
Chapter IV Human Rights, No. 11b
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