"VIRGINIA GAMBA"

As she presented the annual report of the Secretary-General to the Security Council, the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Virginia Gamba, said, “eight thousand children were either killed or maimed during 2021, making this the most prevalent of all grave violations.” UNIFEED

Recounting harrowing experience with armed group, briefer urges Security Council to enforce resolutions protecting children impacted by armed conflict.

Recounting harrowing experience with armed group, briefer urges Security Council to enforce resolutions protecting children impacted by armed conflict.

Presenting the latest edition of the annual UN report on Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC), the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Virginia Gamba, said, “despite some progress, children have continued to suffer the consequences of man-made conflict in 2021.” UNIFEED

Press briefing by Virginia Gamba, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, on the latest Children and Armed Conflict report.

Somalia’s successful presidential elections present renewed chances to collaborate with Government, Chair of 751 Committee tells Security Council.

Noon briefing by Stephen Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Noon briefing by Florencia Soto Nino, Associate Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told journalists in New York that “while the armies have left, the UN is committed to staying” in Afghanistan. UNIFEED

Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.