Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
The UN Security Council held an open debate focused on strengthening protections for children affected by armed conflict, emphasizing the urgent need for international action. According to the Secretary-General's 2025 report, government soldiers and forces were responsible for more grave violations against children than non-State armed groups, marking a first in three decades of monitoring.
The report verified 38,558 grave violations—including killing, recruitment, and abduction—affecting 24,174 children. Many of these children suffered multiple violations, underscoring the severity and complexity of these abuses.
The meeting stressed the need for stronger measures to protect children and ensure accountability for violations committed during armed conflicts, particularly by State actors.