KATHMANDU, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- A special representative of the United Nations Secretary-General is scheduled to reach Kathmandu on Monday for a six-day visit, eKantipur.com reported.

    Radhika Coomaraswamy, the special representative of the UN chief for children and armed conflict will ascertain the impact of the conflict on children.

    According to a press release issued by the UN Monday, Coomaraswamy will pay particular attention to the issue of the release and the reintegration of former child soldiers as well as the current use of children by armed groups and their participation in political violence.

    In line with the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, the special representative will advocate for the immediate release of the 2,973 Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) army elements disqualified as minors remaining in CPN-Maoist cantonments.

    Moreover, the special representative intends to undertake a dialogue with the government and other relevant stakeholders on these important issues.

    She will meet with the UN country team, members of civil society and children affected by conflict in an effort to ensure greater protection for children.

    The special representative will follow up on the recommendations of the security council on the situation of children in Nepal.

    She will also intend to support the monitoring and reporting mechanism on grave violations against children in armed conflict established within the framework of UN Security Council resolution1612 (2005).