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MAY 2026
29 May 2026 - Lombardia TV, “Occhio all’Evento”
Following the observance of International Missing Children’s Day on May 25, the Universities Network for Children in Armed Conflict continues to raise awareness of the challenges faced by children affected by war and conflict.
In this exclusive interview, Laura Guercio, Secretary General of the Network and Associate Professor at LINK Campus University, discusses the tragic reality of missing children in conflict zones and the broader impact of armed violence on minors worldwide.
The Universities Network for Children in Armed Conflict would also like to express its sincere gratitude to Laura Magnani, host of Occhio all’Evento, for her attention to these important issues and for providing a valuable platform to discuss the protection of children affected by armed conflicts.
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22 May 2026 - Exclusive interview with the Secretary General of the Universities Network for Children in Armed Conflict (UNETCHAC), Associate Professor at Link Campus University.
Interview focused on the importance of involving young people in peacebuilding processes, highlighting their role as agents of change within the UNETCHAC network and international cooperation initiatives.
funweek.it
MAY 2026
22 May 2026 - Missing Children in War Emergencies
Article addressing the issue of children disappearing during wars and the importance of international protection and reunification efforts.
MAY 2026
20 May 2026 - UNETCHAC: Children Emerging from War Without Protection and Social Reintegration Pathways
An insight into the condition of children affected by armed conflicts, highlighting the need for protection programs, psychological support, and social reintegration pathways.
MAY 2026
7 May 2026 - Publication of the article on the Youth Forum at the United Nations
On 17 April, in New York, during the Youth Forum at the United Nations Headquarters, #UNETCHAC brought global attention to one of the most urgent crises of our time: the protection of children in armed conflict.
With over 41,000 grave violations recorded in 2024 alone, this side event shed light on a reality that can no longer be ignored where millions of children face violence, displacement, and the denial of their fundamental rights.
Bringing together academia, institutions, and legal experts, the discussion emphasized the need for stronger accountability, coordinated international action, and long-term commitment.
Below is the article published in the Lazio newspaper, covering the network and the activities carried out during the United Nations Youth Forum in New York.
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APRIL 2026
27 April 2026
The European Court of Human Rigths Council of Europe, Strasbourg, France
The Rebirth project is an international initiative that supports girls who have survived armed conflicts, helping them process trauma and reintegrate into society through creative activities, psychological support, and training.
It operates in multiple countries and establishes university centers for research and advocacy, while also promoting the active role of young people in peace processes.
The Strasbourg conference is a key moment to give visibility to the project and amplify youth voices at an international level.
FEBRUARY 2026
3 February 2026
Book Presentation : “WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY”
Presentation of the book “On the Tightrope: Chronicle of a Struggle for Peace and Disarmament” by Virginia Gamba former Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary- General for Children and Armed Conflict.
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JANUARY 2026
20 January 2026 | Teatro Golden, Rome
Concert: "Voices in the Silence"
Part of the Rebirth project within the YouthNet international forum for Peace and Security 19 - 22 January.
SEPTEMBER 2025
16 September 2025 | Villa Rigot, Geneva
Presentation of the Handbook on New Technologies and Children in Armed Conflict
JANUARY 2024
High-level conference: “The protection of children in armed conflict: a multinational strategy to protect children from armed conflict” co-organized by European Parliament Intergroup on Children’s Rights
23 January 2024
European Parliament (Brussels), Room JAN 6Q1
OCTOBER 2023
“The European Guidelines and the International Humanitarian Law. Implementing the EU Guidelines on Promoting Compliance with International Humanitarian Law in relation with children in armed conflict”
6 October 2023, Rome_ Press Room Montecitorio_ Italian Parliament
SEPTEMBER 2023
International Conference - PRISTINA, KOSOVO - The National Action Plans on UNSCR1325 and the impact of armed conflicts on children
JULY 2023
International Conference - COLOMBO, SRI LANKA - The National Action Plans on UNSCR1325 and the impact of armed conflicts on children
JUNE 2023
Forgotten Wars: The MAECI-UNETCHAC Project for the development of Data on Children in Armed Conflict starts
JANUARY 2023
Interview with Laura Guercio
NOVEMBER 2022
The Commitment of the International Community for The Protection of Children in Armed Conflict UNETCHAC International Award
International conference - Luxembourg - “Children in Armed Conflict: How can they be protected in a multilevel international framework?”
APRIL 2022 - Crimes in UKRAINE: international and Ukrainian academics and jurists launch a task force
FEBRUARY - MARCH 2022 - MOHAMED KEITA PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION at the United Nations headquartered in New York City
DECEMBER 2021 - Concert - "UNITED. A VOICE FOR AFGHAN WOMEN AND GIRLS" - 2 December 2021
OCTOBER 2021 - AUTUMN SCHOOL
MARCH 2021
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2020