In 2022, it was reported that 1 in 6 children – or about 449 million – live in a conflict affected area worldwide. The ability for girls and boys to enjoy their most basic rights is significantly [...]
June 2023 – Worldwide, one in six children – or about 449 million – live in conflict zones. Their rights are often affected by the activities of State and non-State parties to armed conflicts. In [...]
On July 5, 2023, the UN Security Council will hold its open debate on children and armed conflict (CAAC), under the United Kingdom’s presidency. The Special Representative of the [...]
May 31, 2023 – In this open letter, Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict joins 20 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in calling on Secretary-General António Guterres to ensure the [...]
May 2023 – In a joint statement, Watchlist and 20 organizations urge UN Member States to address three critical issues: 1) recognize the wide-ranging and long-lasting impact of conflict and [...]
