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UN representative urges member states to recognize paternity of children born to peacekeepers
Summary
A United Nations representative said some peacekeepers have admitted paternity and called on member states to accept responsibility so recognition and maintenance processes can proceed, adding the UN is increasing focus on conduct and discipline for children "left behind."
A United Nations representative said the organization has recorded cases in which peacekeepers admitted paternity and that acknowledgment allows procedures to begin to recognize the child and provide maintenance and support for both the child and the mother.
The representative told the meeting that many member states "have national legislative frameworks that make it difficult for them to take on the responsibility of paternity because many…
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