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Joint Statement for the commemoration of the International Day to Protect Education from Attack by the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and on Violence against Children.

“Education is not merely a privilege but a fundamental right that empowers children, shapes societies, and paves the way for a brighter future. In time of crisis, the lifesaving role of education for children cannot be underestimated but it is still under constant threat in countries plagued by armed conflict. In 2022, over 1,160 [...]

2023-09-08T16:19:37-04:00Friday, 8 September 2023|

The Government of Ukraine signs plan to end and prevent grave violations against children, with the support of the United Nations.

The impact of grave violations against children in Ukraine continues to be of serious concern, particularly the high number of children killed and maimed and attacks on schools and hospitals. Following the call made by the Secretary-General in his latest report on children and armed conflict (A/77/895-S/2023/363), the Government of Ukraine signed a joint prevention [...]

2023-08-23T15:13:33-04:00Wednesday, 23 August 2023|

2022: More Children Tragically Impacted by Hostilities, Bold and Resolute Actions Needed to Give All Children the Future They Deserve

Annual Report of the UN Secretary-General on Children and Armed ConflictNew York, 27 June 2023 – As protracted and new armed conflicts have continued to rage in 2022, the number of children affected by hostilities has remained shockingly high at almost 19,000 children in the 24 situations and one regional monitoring arrangement on the Children [...]

2023-06-27T15:15:09-04:00Tuesday, 27 June 2023|

UN Special Representative of Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict Concludes Visit to Ethiopia

The UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC), Ms. Virginia Gamba, completed a two-day visit to Ethiopia to enhance the protection of children in the context of the Agreement for Lasting Peace through a Permanent Cessation of Hostilities. SRSG Gamba stressed that the opportunity provided by the cessation of hostilities [...]

2023-06-04T12:04:36-04:00Sunday, 4 June 2023|

The League of Arab States and OSRSG CAAC ‘Regional Conference on the Prevention of Grave Violations against Children in Armed Conflict’

The United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Virginia Gamba, welcomes the League of Arab States' commitment to strengthening child protection in the Arab region. Addressing the 'Regional Conference on the Prevention of Grave Violations against Children in Armed Conflict', held in Doha, the State of Qatar, on 28 [...]

2023-05-31T14:39:56-04:00Wednesday, 31 May 2023|

UN Special Representative of Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict Concludes Visit to Ukraine

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 [...]

2023-05-14T14:41:32-04:00Sunday, 14 May 2023|

Children in Sudan Trapped in Escalating Hostilities, Urgent to Prioritize Their Protection

Joint statement by the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and on Violence against Children* Press Statement: For Immediate Release The rapid escalation of hostilities in Sudan has a dramatic impact on children, already highly affected by the country’s long-lasting and devastating conflicts and the dire humanitarian situation. The Special [...]

2023-04-26T12:15:55-04:00Wednesday, 26 April 2023|

UN Special Representative of Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict Concludes First Visit to Mozambique

Scroll down for Portuguese version The UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for children and armed conflict (CAAC), Ms. Virginia Gamba, completed a four-days visit to Mozambique, her first to the country in that capacity to enhance the protection of children in relation to the crisis in Cabo Delgado marked by brutal attacks by [...]

2023-04-14T12:19:19-04:00Friday, 14 April 2023|

The Government of Iraq, supported by the United Nations, strengthens its commitment to prevent the recruitment and use of children by armed forces

The press release was originally published on UNICEF's Website The Government of Iraq through its designated entity, the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MoLSA), and the United Nations, signed today an action plan to prevent the recruitment and use of children by the Population Mobilization Forces (PMF). The Action Plan signed today commits [...]

2023-03-30T13:14:15-04:00Thursday, 30 March 2023|

South Sudan: Slow Progress for Conflict-Affected Children as Humanitarian, Security Situations Remain Dire

Children in South Sudan remained highly vulnerable to grave violations, and despite some progress and an overall decrease in grave violations compared to the last reporting period, the continuing clashes between armed forces and armed groups, and escalating intercommunal violence left a dramatic toll on children, highlights a new Report of the UN Secretary-General on [...]

2023-03-15T11:21:27-04:00Wednesday, 15 March 2023|
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