The report, Our Strength Is In Our Youth: Child Recruitment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2014-2017, examines the drivers of child recruitment, the persistent perpetrators of this grave violation in the DRC, other violations often suffered in connection with recruitment, and the process of separation from armed groups and reintegration into society. Child Protection Advisers (CPAs) are specialized staff deployed by UN peace operations to help them fulfill their child protection mandates. Today, more than ever, dedicated child protection capacity is needed to monitor and report on grave violations, operationalize action plans, and strengthen the overall child protection architecture in UN missions.