The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) examined the relevance and effectiveness of the offices of the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, on Sexual Violence in Conflict and on Violence against Children in catalysing change in their respective areas of concern. The evaluation was conducted using a survey, interviews, on-site visits, case studies, direct observation, document reviews and secondary data analyses. Despite political and operational challenges, as well as their small size, the three offices of the Special Representatives have been effective champions in their thematic areas. Member States, United Nations partners and civil society all agreed that the high-level political advocacy of the offices contributed to sustained global visibility and strengthened global norms. The Special Representatives effectively used their unique positions as high-level advocates to consolidate political buy-in for the sensitive issues they addressed.
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Joint | No |
Partner/s | N/A |
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Focal Point Email | ied@un.org |
Managed by Independent Evaluation Office | Yes |
Geographic Scope | Global |
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