![]() The Special Representatives welcome the agreement reached between the UN and the Federal Government of Ethiopia to facilitate access to humanitarian organizations to aid civilians affected by the ongoing situation. Their protection and the provision of emergency to them must be a priority for all actors involved in the response, in particular Government agencies. UNHCR estimates that the 45% of refugees fleeing to safety and crossing borders are children, including many unaccompanied and separated children. Najat Maalla Mjid express their deep concern for the safety and protection of children affected by the unfolding situation in the Tigray region of Ethiopia and urge all parties to do everything possible to better protect children and all civilians, uphold human rights and ensure humanitarian access for the provision of much-needed assistance. Virginia Gamba and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children, Dr. New York, 8 December 2020 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Najat Maalla Mjid on the protection of children affected by the unfolding situation in the Tigray region, Ethiopia Joint statement by the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed conflict, Virginia Gamba and UN Special Representative on Violence against Children, Dr. Voices for Children Affected by Conflict.ACT TO PROTECT children affected by conflict.Virtual Summer School on Child Protection in Armed Conflict.Ratification status of the Optional Protocol.OPAC – Optional Protocol on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict. ![]()
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