King Philippe made a statement, and Secretary-General António Guterres AU Peace and Security Commissioner Smaïl Chergui and Jo Becker, chair of the advisory board of the NGO Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict, briefed the Council. Belgian Foreign Minister Philippe Goffin presided, and Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde were in attendance. On 12 February, the Council held a high-level briefing on “Integrating child protection into peace processes to resolve conflict and sustain peace”. Other speakers are likely to include the Executive Director of UNICEF, Henrietta Fore, and a civil society briefer. Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict Virginia Gamba will present the Secretary-General’s report. In June, the Council is expected to hold an open videoconference (VTC) debate on the Secretary-General’s annual report on children and armed conflict, due in June. Children and Armed Conflict Expected Council Action
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