Security Council LIVE: Children and war, ‘each one is a life’
What was announced
With violations against children caught in armed conflict reaching an unprecedented level this year, the Security Council is marking 30 years since it took on the mandate to protect young people caught up in war.
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- United Nations Security Council (Level 8 of 10) · more news
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- Original: https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/10/1168668
- Published 2026-10-26 12:00:00 UTC
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