UN Security Council Unanimously Adopts Resolution on Digital Technologies and Children in Armed Conflict

The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a new resolution on 19 October 2026 in New York addressing the impact of digital technologies on children affected by armed conflict, an initiative welcomed by UN Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict Vanessa Frazier.

Resolution S/RES/2832 (2026), sponsored by Greece and supported by 92 co-sponsors, marks the Security Council's 15th resolution dedicated to children and armed conflict. The document calls on UN Member States to implement national and regional measures to protect children from violations and abuses that are committed, facilitated, or amplified through digital technologies.

The resolution also asks the UN system to collect information, emerging lessons, and best practices regarding both the risks and benefits associated with digital tools for protecting children in conflict settings.

Frazier stated that the resolution serves as an important step toward addressing the needs of children in a digital environment, noting that it aims to help children access digital opportunities safely without exposure to harm. According to Frazier, the measure arrives at a critical juncture as the broader risks linked to digital technologies continue to be assessed, while aligning with the UN Secretary-General's broader calls to enhance online safety for children.

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