A/79/245 United Nations General Assembly Distr.: General 26 July 2024 Original: English Seventy-ninth session Item 67 (a) of the provisional agenda* Promotion and protection of the rights of children: promotion and protection of the rights of children Report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict Summary The present report is submitted to the General Assembly pursuant to its resolution 78/187 on the rights of the child, in which it requested the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict to continue to submit reports to the Assembly on the activities undertaken in the fulfilment of her mandate and on the progress achieved in advancing the children and armed conflict agenda. In the report, which covers the period from August 2023 to July 2024, the Special Representative describes trends, issues of concern and progress made. She also provides information on raising global awareness and building partnerships, including her engagement with regional and subregional organizations and international partners. She outlines challenges and priorities on the children and armed conflict agenda and concludes with recommendations to enhance the protection of children affected by armed conflict. * A/79/150. 24-13760 (E) 130824 *2413760*