![]() ![]() ![]() The report included several new listings in its annexes for grave violations against children, including for the first time abductions, following the adoption of resolution 2225. The Secretary-General’s annual report, which Council members received informally around 20 April, the date on the report, but which was only made public in early June, covers recent global trends in the impact of armed conflict on children in 2015 and provides updates on grave violations committed against children. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Leila Zerrougui, as well as the Executive Director for the UN Children’s Fund, Anthony Lake, and a civil society representative, are expected to speak. Malaysia, the chair of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict and this month’s president, has circulated a concept note for the meeting noting the achievements over the last 20 years and highlighting key developments in the children and armed conflict agenda in 20. In August, the Council is expected to hold an open debate to discuss the Secretary-General’s report on children and armed conflict and its addendum. Children and Armed Conflict Expected Council Action
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