Protecting Children in Armed Conflict: Addressing the Impact of Explosive Weapons in an era of evolving warfare.
The high-level event will highlight the disastrous consequences of EWIPA for children , drawing on the latest data, evidence, programmatic and advocacy work, and explore how new and evolving means and methods of warfare are exacerbating harm . As the international community marks the 30th anniversary of the Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) mandate , the number of children killed and maimed in conflict has increased for the third year in a row, and civilian infrastructure and essential services are increasingly damaged and destroyed. The use of Explosive Weapons In Populated Areas (EWIPA) remains one of the gravest threats to children living in conflict zones. In 2025, killing and maiming remained the most devastating grave violation, with over 70% of child casualties caused by explosive weapons . Event organized by The Republic of Malta, The Kingdom of Norway, SRSG-CAAC, UNICEF, War Child. Related Sites and Documents: Concept note . Protecting Children in Armed Confli...