US First Lady Melania Trump is set to chair a session of the United Nations Security Council in New York.
The Operative Information Center-OMM reports, citing CNN, that the First Lady will lead the meeting scheduled for March 2. This initiative coincides with the United States' rotating presidency of the Security Council.
This marks the first time a US First Lady will preside over a Security Council session. The discussions will focus on critical issues regarding education, technology, peace, and security under the theme "Children, Technology, and Education in Conflict Situations." US President Donald Trump's administration has signaled that this session will prioritize the protection of vulnerable populations in global hotspots.
Melania Trump has expressed a particular focus on the repatriation of children affected by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. On February 12, her office announced that five Ukrainian children and one Russian child had been reunited with their families through her direct support. The upcoming session is expected to address broader mechanisms for safeguarding children's rights and ensuring access to education during geopolitical crises.
The UN Security Council, composed of 15 members, is the primary international body responsible for maintaining global peace and security. The presidency of the Council rotates monthly among its members. The involvement of the First Lady in this formal diplomatic capacity underscores the administration's emphasis on humanitarian diplomacy and the integration of technological solutions in modern conflict resolution.
