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    Analysis of Stakeholder Perspectives on the Roles of Warchild Holland in Promoting Child Protection Among Children Affected by Conflict in Malakal, South Sudan
    (Uganda Christian University, 2025-05-20) Priscilla Reech Akon
    Standard for child protection is anchored in the principles outlined by international frameworks such as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), which emphasize every child's right to protection from violence, abuse, and exploitation, especially in conflict zones (UN, 1989). Children affected by war are entitled to access psychosocial support, education, and safe environments to promote their recovery and development. However over 1000 children in Malakal, South Sudan were displaced, face widespread violations of their rights due to ongoing conflict. Displacement, family separation, recruitment into armed groups, and psychological trauma are pervasive. Basic child protection systems have been severely weakened by the war, leaving children vulnerable and without access to essential services such as education, mental health care, and safe spaces (UNICEF, 2020). The gap lies in the significant disparity between the international child protection standards and the actual conditions on the ground in Malakal. While organizations like War Child Holland (WCH) strive to bridge this gap through interventions such as psychosocial support, education, and child-friendly spaces, challenges like inadequate funding, insecurity, and cultural barriers hinder the effectiveness and reach of these programs (War Child Holland, 2023).This disconnect underscores the need for a deeper understanding of the study about stakeholder perspectives to evaluate the effectiveness of WCH's initiatives and to identify strategies for improving child protection outcomes in Malakal. By addressing these gaps, it is possible to enhance the alignment between child protection ideals and the lived realities of children in conflict-affected regions.