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UN Security Council to vote on protecting children from digital threats

The UN Security Council is scheduled to vote this Monday on a draft resolution addressing the impact of digital technology on serious violations against children. Sponsored by Greece, the document emphasizes the need for digital literacy to help children recognize and avoid online risks. The Council identifies six grave violations, ranging from child recruitment and mutilation to attacks on schools, sexual violence, abductions, and the denial of humanitarian aid. The proposal urges member states to fulfill their international legal obligations and improve cooperation with digital service providers. This measure comes amid rising concern over the exploitation of social media platforms to recruit children for participation in armed conflicts.