The Special Representative of the Secretary General for Children and Armed Conflict, Virginia Gamba, is deeply concerned by the recent surge of extreme violence in Israel and the State of Palestine, and shocked at the impact of violence on children. She urges all parties to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law and international [...]
Annual Report of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict to the General Assembly The Annual Report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict to the General Assembly showcased once again the scale and severity of the grave violations committed against children from the [...]
“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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
