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New York, 21 July 2026 – The intensifying fighting in and around Al Obeid and across North Kordofan adds serious concern for the protection of conflict-affected children in Sudan, already dramatically impacted by three years…
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[ French available here ] New York/Yaoundé, 10 July 2026 - The ‘Conference on Children and Armed Conflict in Central Africa – Together Towards Prevention’ concluded yesterday in Yaoundé, Cameroon, with the technical-level…
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Check against delivery Madam President, Excellencies, Executive Director of UNICEF, Ms. Catherine Russell, Civil Society Briefer, Ladies and Gentlemen, I thank Colombia for convening today’s Security Council Open Debate on…
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Report of the UN Secretary-General on Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) New York, 17 June 2025 – A record number of children endured grave violations by parties to armed conflict in 2025, the highest number of children…
Joint Statement of the AU Special Envoy on Children Affected by Armed Conflict and the UN Under-Secretary-General, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict on the Day of the African Child
Addis Ababa and New York, 16 June 2026: On the occasion of the Day of the African Child 2026, under the theme “Ensuring universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene for every child in Africa,” the AU Special Envoy on…
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Le français suit New York / Port-au-Prince, 17 May 2026 - Under-Secretary-General Vanessa Frazier, the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC), has concluded a visit to Haiti…
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Under-Secretary-General Vanessa Frazier, the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC), has concluded a two-day mission to the Russian Federation, where she engaged with…
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Please check against delivery Mister President, distinguished members of the Council, I thank you for inviting me to brief you today on the situation of children affected by armed conflict in the Syrian Arab Republic. As you…
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Under-Secretary-General Vanessa Frazier, the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC), has concluded a five-day mission to Ukraine, where she engaged with senior government…
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International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action New York, 2 April 2026 – In conflict and post-conflict settings, children face daily the risk of being killed or maimed from mines and explosive remnants of…
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With negotiations underway toward a new treaty on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity, Under-Secretary-General Vanessa Frazier, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Children and…
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Joint Statement by the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and on Violence Against Children The conflict and continued use of bombs and drones across the Middle East are inflicting…
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[Please check against delivery] 61st Session of the Human Rights Council, Interactive Dialogue Presentation of the Report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict to the Human…
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Statement by Under-Secretary-General Vanessa Frazier, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict South Sudan’s children are facing an alarming surge in grave violations amid escalating…
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The rapidly escalating military operations in Iran and the region are devastating and present a serious threat to children. We are deeply alarmed by attacks on civilians, including civilian infrastructures, schools, and…
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