United Nations Office for Children and Armed Conflict

United Nations Office for Children and Armed Conflict The Special Representative serves as a moral voice and independent advocate for the protection and well-being of children affected by armed conflict.

On the occasion of the Day of the African Child 2026, under the theme “Ensuring universal access to water, sanitation an...
06/16/2026

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 African Union Special Envoy on Children Affected by Armed Conflict, H.E. Ambassador Jainaba Jagne, and the UN Under-Secretary-General, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Vanessa Frazier, underscore that access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene is a child protection, humanitarian, development and peace and security imperative.

Full statement: https://bit.ly/4oxPPmh

06/15/2026

Protection. Accountability. Prevention. That’s what it takes to end conflict‑related sexual violence against children.

Survivors need comprehensive support - not just to heal, but to reclaim their futures. No child should ever be a target in war. Conflict cuts childhood short, but collective action can restore safety, dignity, and hope.

On the International Day of Play, we are reminded that play is not a luxury—it is a fundamental right of every child.In ...
06/11/2026

On the International Day of Play, we are reminded that play is not a luxury—it is a fundamental right of every child.

In situations of conflict and crisis, play becomes even more essential. It supports children’s wellbeing, helps them process their experiences, and allows them to reclaim moments of normalcy and joy. Protecting the right to play is part of protecting childhood itself.

Under our mandate, we continue to advocate for the protection of all rights that allow children not only to survive, but to thrive.

06/10/2026

Did you know?

In 2005, with the adoption of resolution 1612, the Security Council took the unprecedented step of establishing a Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism (MRM) on grave violations committed against children in times of armed conflict.

The information collected through the MRM is also used to inform the response, to provide services to boys and girls, as well as to engage with parties to conflict to foster accountability and compliance with international child protection standards.

Last week, the Office Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict participated in a workshop on the operation...
06/10/2026

Last week, the Office Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict participated in a workshop on the operationalization of the Philippines’ Roadmap of Commitments for the Protection of Children in Situations of Armed Conflict, organized jointly by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines and the Council for the Welfare of Children in Manila, Philippines.

The workshop was a great opportunity to exchange with the members of the Inter-Agency Committee on Children in Situations of Armed Conflict with the support of UNICEF Philippines and take stock of the work and achievements of the Philippines, one year after it was removed from the Children and Armed Conflict agenda.

The workshop allowed to also discuss ways to consolidate the gains made and continue promoting the protection of children in situations of armed conflict.

Food safety is often a challenge for conflict-affected communities.As we mark , we are reminded that conflict can exace...
06/08/2026

Food safety is often a challenge for conflict-affected communities.
As we mark , we are reminded that conflict can exacerbate food insecurity.
The disruption of food systems affects children with lasting consequences for health, development, & wellbeing.

On World Environment Day, we recognize that children affected by armed conflict often face a double crisis: violence tod...
06/05/2026

On World Environment Day, we recognize that children affected by armed conflict often face a double crisis: violence today and environmental destruction that impacts their future.
Damage to water systems, agricultural land, forests, and critical infrastructure can leave children without clean water, food security, healthcare, and safe places to learn and grow.
Protecting children in armed conflict means protecting the environments on which their survival, development, and future depend.

On this International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, we pause to recognize the millions of children who...
06/04/2026

On this International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, we pause to recognize the millions of children whose lives have been shaped by conflict, violence, and injustice.

Childhood should be defined by safety, education, and opportunity—not fear, displacement, or survival.

Awareness is only the beginning. Action—and accountability—must follow.

On 4 June, we honor children whose lives have been torn apart by conflict.AMADE - Association Mondiale des Amis de l'Enf...
06/04/2026

On 4 June, we honor children whose lives have been torn apart by conflict.

AMADE - Association Mondiale des Amis de l'Enfance stands with the United Nations Office for Children and Armed Conflict through , calling on Member States to uphold their legal duty to protect every child.

Across the world, AMADE’s partners show that change is possible. In the Philippines, ACAY Missions Philippines Inc helps girls rebuild their lives after violence. In the DRC, Gingando Pela Paz uses Social Capoeira to support and protect vulnerable children. In Burundi, FVS AMIE DES ENFANTS ensures children can access their rights through legal identity and civil registration.

Their work proves that children are not only victims, they are also agents of change. Every child deserves safety, dignity, and hope. 🕊

More at proveitmattersnow.com

06/03/2026

Every child has the right to grow up safe, protected, and free from violence. Yet today, millions of children living in situations of armed conflict continue to face unimaginable hardship, losing their homes, their education, their loved ones and, too often, their futures.
As part of the Prove It Matters campaign, Inger Ashing, CEO of Save the Children International, shares a powerful message and calls on Member States to reaffirm their commitment to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. At a time when children are increasingly affected by conflict, renewing this commitment is more than a symbolic act, it is a reaffirmation of the international community’s responsibility to protect every child and uphold their rights.

We are deeply grateful to Save the Children International for its support of the campaign and for its longstanding partnership with the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. For decades, our organizations have worked side by side to elevate the voices of children, strengthen protection efforts and advocate for concrete action to protect children affected by war.

Because children’s rights are not optional. They are universal.
Because every child deserves protection, dignity and hope.
Children have rights.
Children want peace.
Listen and take action.
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