On June 21, 2021, the United Nations Secretary-General (SG) published his annual report (“annual report”) on children and armed conflict documenting grave violations of children’s rights in 21 situations covering the period from January 1, to December 31, 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating impacts as it hampered the ability of the UN and other independent actors to monitor and verify violations and made children more vulnerable to certain violations. With the pandemic adding complexities to the fight to end grave violations against children, all stakeholders must redouble their efforts to ensure children are protected and their rights respected.