Children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remain deeply impacted by conflict, facing an increase in grave violations, according to the latest report by the UN Secretary-General on children and armed conflict in the DRC. Covering the period from April 2022 to March 2024, the report reveals an 8% rise in verified violations [...]
Joint Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and the Chairperson of the Committee on the Rights of the Child As we mark the 35th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), we come together to celebrate this milestone [...]
As the world’s leaders gathered in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 29th UN Climate Change Conference, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC), Virginia Gamba, reminds that it is critical to pay attention to the interlinkages between climate, peace and security and the children and armed conflict agendas. A [...]
Children in Haiti have been facing increasing violations of their rights in recent months, as the country is witnessing unprecedented levels of brutality and lawlessness at the hands of armed elements. The armed violence in Haiti keeps intensifying and the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Virginia Gamba, warns that [...]
The continued decrease in grave violations against children in the Philippines, coupled with the intended agreement between the Government of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP), offers a glimpse of hope for children affected by conflict a new report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict in the [...]
New Study Sheds Light on Linkages Between Child Trafficking & Grave Violations Against Children in Armed Conflict, Calls for Increased Prevention, Protection, Accountability The proliferation of armed conflicts around the world puts children at an increased risk of grave violations while the risk of being trafficked similarly increases during armed conflict and transitional periods. Hence, [...]
Press Statement: For Immediate Release The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, and the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child*, jointly call on Somalia to lift the imposition of the death penalty on any children and young adults sentenced to death for the conviction of crimes committed under the [...]
The armed conflicts in Gaza and Sudan have created unconscionable and catastrophic humanitarian consequences for children, who are now facing starvation and an imminent risk of famine if no actions are urgently taken to ensure and speed up the safe, systematic, and unimpeded delivery of life-saving assistance. This is especially so in northern Gaza, [...]
The UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for children and armed conflict (CAAC), Ms. Virginia Gamba, completed a 2-day mission to the Russian Federation during which she engaged with the Government to discuss the impact of the conflict on children including how to enhance the protection of children in Ukraine and prevent grave violations. [...]
The UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for children and armed conflict (CAAC), Ms. Virginia Gamba, completed a 2-day mission to Ukraine during which she engaged with the Government to discuss the impact of the conflict on children including how to enhance the protection of children in Ukraine and prevent grave violations. The visit [...]
