A/HRC/46/39
United Nations
General Assembly
Distr.: General
23 December 2020
Original: English
Human Rights Council
Forty-sixth session
22 February–19 March 2021
Agenda item 3
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil,
political, economic, social and cultural rights,
including the right to development
Children and armed conflict
Report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for
Children and Armed Conflict
Summary
In her report, which covers the period from December 2019 to December 2020, the
Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict explores
challenges in ending and preventing grave violations and in strengthening the protection of
children affected by armed conflict. She outlines the activities undertaken in discharging her
mandate, including by working with human rights entities and mechanisms, and the progress
achieved in addressing grave violations against children. The Special Representative also
lays out her advocacy activities, including through her focus on lessons learned and best
practices. In addition, the Special Representative provides information on her field visits and
on her efforts to engage with regional organizations and international partners. She outlines
challenges and priorities on her agenda and concludes with a set of recommendations to
enhance the protection of children affected by conflict.
GE.20-17671(E)