Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis will be in New York starting Monday, as Greece holds the presidency of the UN Security Council, marking the conclusion of the country’s two-year term as an elected member for the 2025–2026 period. His agenda includes a meeting with outgoing Secretary-General António Guterres, with the Cyprus issue high on the agenda.
On Monday, the first day of proceedings, Greece is expected to present the diplomatic initiative it undertook during its tenure on the UN Security Council — an effort that led to the unanimous adoption of Resolution 2832 (2026). The resolution falls under the thematic area of “Children and Armed Conflict” (CAAC) and focuses on highlighting the impact of the digital environment, online platforms, and social media on violations against children in armed conflicts. It also underscores the role of technology in preventing such violations and strengthening child protection.
Notably, the resolution was co-sponsored by 93 UN member states, making it the first resolution adopted at Greece’s initiative during its ongoing presidency. Its adoption was made possible through the intensive efforts of Greece’s Permanent Mission to the UN, which worked to bridge the differences among member states.
Now officially recorded as the “Greek Resolution,” it stands as a landmark reference point for future UN Security Council action on the protection of children in armed conflict.
