Hybrid press briefing by Najat Maalla M'jid, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children, on her annual report to the General Assembly.



Hybrid press briefing by Dr. Najat Maalla M'jid, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children, on her annual report to the General Assembly.

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Dr. Najat Maalla M'jid, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children, on her annual report to the General Assembly.


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