UN SRs & Iran war : Shared by Niloufar Pourzand

Joint Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Vanessa Frazier, and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children, Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid, on the escalating military operations in Iran and the region.

The rapidly escalating military operations in Iran and the region are devastating and present a serious threat to children.

We are deeply alarmed by attacks on civilians, including civilian infrastructures, schools, and hospitals. Schools and hospitals must not be attacked.

We join the call of the Secretary-General for an immediate cessation of hostilities. Maximum restraint is imperative, and full compliance with international humanitarian and human rights law must be ensured at all times by all parties.

Children always pay the highest price in wars they did not choose.

Every child in the region - and around the world - has the right to live free from fear, with their protection and rights upheld as a primary consideration.