Today, we say NO to the recruitment and use of children in armed conflicts. Every child has the right to a childhood in peace. The protection of children, especially in conflict, must always be assured.

#ChildrenNotSoldiers #Peace #HumanRights #Portugal4UNSC #RedHandDay

Hoje celebramos o #DiaInternacionaldaEducação. A educação é um direito humano. É a base para a paz e o desenvolvimento sustentável. Portugal defende o conhecimento como um caminho para a paz.

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#Educação #Paz #SDG4 #Portugal4UNSC #PazAtravésDaEducação

At today’s #UNSC debate on multilateralism & peaceful dispute settlement, Portugal reaffirmed its commitment to diplomacy, mediation & prevention - core pillars of our foreign policy.

We stand ready to serve as bridge-builders, including as a future Council member. #Portugal4UNSC

Civilians are the primary victims of armed conflicts. At UNSC, 🇵🇹 urged for decisive action to protect innocent lives, namely in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan and Haiti, enforce humanitarian corridors and accountability, restrict explosives in populated areas and prioritize conflict prevention. #portugal4unsc

Portugal sustains a comprehensive and inclusive architecture of peace operations that encopasses prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding, centered on Protection of Civilians with effective participation of Women and Youth and awareness of Climate, peace & security nexus #portugal4unsc