https://press.un.org/en en https://press.un.org/en/blog/sc16487 The Security Council is set to hold a briefing on children and armed conflict as a signature event of Greece’s October presidency of the Council, commemorating the thirtieth anniversary of the General Assembly’s establishment of the children and armed conflict mandate. Greek Minister for Foreign Affairs Giorgos Gerapetritis is expected to preside over the session. The anticipated briefers are Vanessa Frazier, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict; Catherine Russell, Executive Director of UNICEF; Jainaba Jagne, the African Union Special Envoy for Children Affected by Armed Conflict; and a representative of civil society. The briefing is expected to provide an opportunity for Member States and stakeholders to assess three decades of international efforts to protect children affected by armed conflict and to discuss ongoing challenges and priorities in the implementation of the mandate. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:44:44 -0400 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/blog/sc16487 https://press.un.org/en/2026/ga12798.doc.htm The General Assembly today adopted a resolution reaffirming strong support for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), as the Agency’s Director-General stressed that cooperation and diplomacy remain essential to nuclear safety. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:20:44 -0400 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/ga12798.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/gal3756.doc.htm Highlighting the key role of the Special Committee on the Charter of the United Nations as a forum in which Member States can exchange views on the implementation of the Charter, speakers in the Sixth Committee (Legal) today underscored the need for uniform adherence to the purposes and principles enshrined in this foundational document. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:55:08 -0400 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/gal3756.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/db261023.doc.htm In Ukraine, two UN inter-agency convoys delivered food, clothing, hygiene supplies, winter kits and essentials to front-line communities in Kherson and Dnipropetrovsk regions despite attacks. Authorities reported civilians killed and injured, including children, in attacks across Ukraine between 22 and 23 October. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:28:14 -0400 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/db261023.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/sgsm23344.doc.htm The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:22:53 -0400 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/sgsm23344.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16486.doc.htm The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Aglaia Balta (Greece): Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:52:02 -0400 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16486.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/gadis3776.doc.htm The First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) today examined how the malicious use of information and communications technology (ICT) threatens global peace and security, as delegates debated how the United Nations should govern cyberspace, implement responsible State behaviour, apply international law to digital activities and build resilience against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:24:31 -0400 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/gadis3776.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/sgsm23343.doc.htm Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video remarks to the ninth Istanbul Mediation Conference, in Istanbul today: Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:02:16 -0400 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/sgsm23343.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/gashc4449.doc.htm Persons with disabilities face life-threatening barriers to humanitarian aid during conflicts and disasters, United Nations experts warned the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) today, calling for stronger protection and more inclusive emergency responses. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:31:30 -0400 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/gashc4449.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/ga12797.doc.htm With its credibility and effectiveness at stake, the Security Council must undergo comprehensive reform if the United Nations is to uphold its founding ideals, the General Assembly heard today. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:31:10 -0400 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/ga12797.doc.htm