UNITED NATIONS: The League of Arab States and the United Nations Office of Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict has signed a pact to strengthen protection of children affected by armed conflict in the Arab world. Arab League secretary-general Nabil Elaraby and UN deputy secretary-general Jan Eliasson inked the agreement yesterday, Xinhua news agency reported. “I look forward to working closely with UN special representative Leila Zerrougui to achieve our common goal: an Arab world where children – the future of our region – can grow up in peace,” Elaraby said. The Arab world has witnessed numerous political and social changes in recent times and it is of utmost importance that the protection of children and their rights remain a priority, he added. –Bernama
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