![]() ![]() In 2018, more than 24,000 violations were documented and verified by the UN in 20 country situations as compared to 21,000 in 2017. The Secretary-General’s annual reports focus on six grave violations against children: recruitment and use killing and maiming abductions rape and other forms of sexual violence attacks on schools and hospitals and the denial of humanitarian access. ![]() Other speakers are likely to include the Executive Director of UNICEF, Henrietta Fore Mariatu Kamara, UNICEF Canada’s Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict and Majok Peter Awan, a former child soldier and currently a UN child protection officer. Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict Virginia Gamba will present the Secretary-General’s annual report. ![]() The open debate will be chaired by Polish Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputowicz. The debate will focus on the Secretary-General’s annual report on children and armed conflict, which was circulated at the end of July. The Council is expected to hold an open debate on children and armed conflict in August. Children and Armed Conflict Expected Council Action ![]()
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