“The United States remains fully committed to the UN’s work in ending the impact of armed conflict on children whenever possible. The United States, under the Biden-Harris administration, has prioritized global COVID-19 relief, with over $4 billion pledged to COVAX over this year and next. We know that our global COVID-19 assistance program will be a critical element in addressing the multitude of factors impacting children in violent conflict.”

READ the full remarks by Trina Saha, Deputy Political Coordinator. United States Mission to the United Nations (7 May 2021).