Gender Considerations in the Uniformed Child Protection Focal Point System in UN Peacekeeping Operations

This Technical Note examines the current situation at mission and at policy level with regards to the appointment and work of Uniformed Child Protection Focal Points, with a specific focus on gendered aspects. The Note investigates several aspects of the Uniformed Child Protection Focal Point system: its functioning in practice, the selection process, how it is underpinned (or not) in key mission documents, and how gender considerations influence the position and the process.