The United Nations Security Council is holding an open debate on protecting civilians in armed conflict, following a devastating year that saw 36,000 civilian lives lost. The UN relief chief and head of UN Women are urging urgent action to safeguard the lives of women and girls caught in the crossfire, particularly those in Gaza, Lebanon, Myanmar, Sudan, and Ukraine.
Source: https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/05/1163576