Security Council Marks 30 Years of Children and Armed Conflict Mandate amid Record Violations

During a recent Security Council session, members marked three decades since the establishment of the children and armed conflict mandate. Speakers highlighted that, despite comprehensive child‑protection mechanisms, the world is witnessing historically high levels of grave violations against children in armed settings.

Delegates called for stronger action and more robust resources to close the gap between existing protections and the reality on the ground, emphasizing the need to translate policy into effective safeguards for children affected by conflict.