"RIGHTS OF THE CHILD"

The UN Human Rights Office urged the de facto authorities in Afghanistan to open schools to girls at all levels, as well as to universities, a spokesperson said. UNTV CH

The UN Peacekeeping mission in South Sudan, UNMISS, through its Child Protection Section, is sensitizing South Sudanese uniformed actors on how to end and prevent grave violations against children. UNMISS

UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell concluded a three-day visit to Viet Nam, commending the country for its many gains for children. Russell also called for urgent action to address challenges like malnutrition and inequalities that have been exacerbated by COVID-19 and climate shocks. UNICEF

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

War in Ukraine presenting ‘child protection, child rights crisis’, senior United Nations official tells Security Council.

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) took part in the release of eleven children which were affiliated with armed groups in Maridi in the country’s Western Equatoria State. UNMISS

A new joint report from WHO and UNICEF details exploitative practices employed by 55 billion USD formula milk industry, compromising child nutrition, violating international commitments. WHO

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

After one of the busiest years in the history of the Human Rights Council, President Nashat Shameem Khan insisted on Thursday that the UN forum remains more relevant than ever, citing action on COVID-19 vaccine inequity, climate change and no less than five Special Sessions in Geneva. UNTV CH

UN humanitarians “are alarmed by the latest reports from the Belarus-Poland border,” amidst reports of a large group of migrants and refugees including women and children moving from Belarus towards the international border crossing with Poland, the UN spokesperson said on Tuesday. UNIFEED