Report on the Advocacy Mission to assess the situation of children in South Sudan comprehensive support services and assistance with psycho social recovery. • Abductions objectify and dehumanize children depriving them of their most fundamental rights as human beings. The delegation was told that more than 900 children have been abducted in Jonglei state since December 2013. For the peace process to work, it is important for those perpetuating the crimes may be held accountable for their actions. • Considering the mounting effect of displacement on children’s rights, the ACERWC recommends to expand the family tracing network to all affected counties and continue to support follow up to ensure children in foster care and extended family care remain protected and that referrals for family tracing are acted on when possible matches are found. • On health and sanitation, considering the intensifying nature of the challenges, the Committee recommends that the immediate need and importance of expanding the number of Child Friendly Spaces in the POC Sites that are providing psychosocial support for affected children and helping them heal from the trauma associated with displacement and conflict and to build their resilience. • The delegation was informed that many teachers have fled, and that schools have been occupied by armed groups, closed or destroyed. 25