Implementation Guidance for the Vancouver Principles

Table of contents

  1. Message from Canada’s Minister of National Defence
  2. Message from Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs
  3. Introduction
    1. Mandates
    2. Planning
    3. Early Warning
    4. Child Protection Focal Points
    5. Doctrine, Training, and Education
    6. Monitoring and Reporting
    7. Protection and Care of Children
    8. Prevention
    9. Detention
    10. Conduct and Discipline
    11. Contribution of Women
    12. Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration
    13. Mental Health
    14. Peace Processes
    15. Sanctions
    16. Best Practices
    17. Further Guidance
  4. List of Abbreviations
  5. Glossary
  6. Appendix A
  7. Appendix B
  8. Appendix C
  9. Appendix D
  10. Bibliography

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Catalogue Number: D2-416/1-2019E

ISBN: 978-0-660-31068-8

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