Human Rights Council
Fifty-second session
27 February–31 March 2023
Agenda item 3
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil,
Political, economic, social and cultural rights,
Including the right to development
Summary
In the present report, which covers the period from December 2021 to December 2022, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict explores challenges in ending and preventing grave violations against and strengthening the protection of children affected by armed conflict. She outlines the activities carried out in discharging her mandate, and the challenges faced and progress achieved in addressing grave violations against children. The Special Representative also lays out her advocacy activities, including through her focus on lessons learned and best practices. She provides information on her field visits and efforts to build partnerships, including with regional organizations and international partners. At the end of her report, the Special Representative outlines priorities and makes recommendations to enhance the protection of children affected by conflict.
Source: UN Human Rights Council