- Filled gap in awareness/understanding of the issue.

- Welcomed information & looked for ways to inform US policy.

Issues raised

- Invisibility of the issue/people

- Legal status issues

- Need for psychosocial support

Policy proposals

- Integrate CBOW into gender analysis

-Include CBOW in broader Children associated with armed groups issue

- Raise awareness in sexual violence in conflict community of practice

- Policy areas

• Transnational justice, international crime

• Country strategies

• Human rights

• Stability operations