In the case of violations carried out by State actors, “the essence of international law and international humanitarian law is under deliberated attack and the international community must reaffirm its commitment to the respect of international law, human rights and humanitarian principles”, Massari told the Security Council. “In line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child, regardless of their legal status, children must have the right to enjoy their childhood in stable and peaceful societies, where they can feel safe to learn and become actors of positive change, peace and sustainable development”, said Massari, noting the increasing number of verified grave violations in the 2022 Secretary General’s Report. NEW YORK, JULY 6 – Addressing an open debate at UN Headquarters on children in armed conflicts, the Italian Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Maurizio Massari, expressed deep concern for the the rising trend of violations carried out by State actors, while States have the primary responsibility to protect, respect, and fulfill children’s rights, both in times of peace and in times of war.
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