We wish to highlight a few issues that demand urgent attention.īoth schools and hospitals have special protections as civilian objects under International Humanitarian Law. The Secretary-General’s latest report is harrowing reading. We are all horrified at the way children are used, abused and manipulated their lives upended, their futures destroyed. New Zealand thanks and commends the Secretary-General and his Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict for their tireless work and advocacy. The Secretary-General’s latest report on Children in Armed Conflict makes it clear that children and young people are uniquely - and often disproportionately - affected by conflict and atrocities. It has been 26 years since the Graça Machel Report was released, drawing global attention to the devastating impact of armed conflict on children. We also extend our gratitude to The Secretary-General’s Special Representative for children and Armed Conflict, Virginia Gamba, the Executive Director of UNICEF, Catherine Russell and Patrick Kumi, Executive Director of Similar Ground for their highly informative briefings. New Zealand thanks Brazil for organizing today’s important Open Debate.
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