A presenter said nearly half of the world’s children — about 1.1 billion — are exposed to multiple climate hazards, sometimes as many as six, and urged child-focused investments and political action to reduce compounded risks.

A joint WHO-UNICEF immunization report estimates about 13.5 million children received no vaccines in their first year in 2025, while WHO released guidelines stating up to 45% of dementia risk is attributable to modifiable behaviors and recommending lifestyle interventions.

UN monitoring verified 38,558 grave violations affecting 24,174 children in 2025—the highest since the mandate began—UN officials said, warning that government forces are now the main perpetrators and that unmanned systems and AI risk increasing harm to children without human oversight.

A presenter addressing the council cited the United Nations' 2025 report on children in armed conflict, saying government forces are, for the first time, the principal perpetrators of killings, attacks on schools and hospitals, and denial of humanitarian access.

Vanessa Frasier, the UN Secretary‑General’s Special Representative on Children and Armed Conflict, presented the 2025 report showing a record 38,558 verified grave violations affecting 24,174 children, said government forces accounted for the majority of violations, and urged predictable funding and action plans to protect children.

Speaking on behalf of the Secretary‑General, the representative said attacks on children and education are rising worldwide, cited 473,000,000 children affected and 2,374 verified attacks on schools and hospitals in 2024, highlighted digital learning programs and called on member states to close a 24% funding shortfall.

In a prerecorded video message played at an event honoring Queen Sylvia and Princess Madeleine, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed warned the world is "shamefully failing" children and urged leaders to accelerate prevention, long-term healing, and legal protections after citing that "1 out of every 2 children" aged 2–17 faced in

Speakers advocate for childhood protection and global harmony on International Day of Hope.

Dr. Vivek Murthy urges leaders to prioritize children's safety and development worldwide.

Severe budget cuts threaten programs supporting children and survivors of violence in conflict areas.

The Smurfs encourage children to speak up and engage in social change.

UNICEF and ILO report shows 138 million children in labor, missing 2025 targets.

Baroness Kidron urges global commitment to protect children's rights in digital spaces.

Children's innocence and desire to play must be protected despite difficult situations.