Children in the military, including state armed forces, non-state armed groups, and other military organizations, may be trained for combat, assigned to support roles, such as cooks, porters/couriers, …

The recruitment and use of children by armed forces or armed groups is a grave violation of child rights and international humanitarian law. While living among armed actors, children experience …

Child soldiers are boys and girls who are often abducted and used as combatants, forced to act as human shields or conduct executions, deployed as suicide bombers, or used to make or transport …

Examine the issue of child soldiers, factors leading to their recruitment, and strategies for their reintegration into society.

Apr 15, 2025 · Based on my personal experiences and interaction with child soldiers, I identify six ways society can help protect children in conflict zones.

Aug 7, 2025 · These boys and girls, some as young as 8 years old, serve in government forces and armed opposition groups. They may fight on the front lines, participate in suicide missions, and act …

Aug 7, 2025 · Discover the reality of life for child soldiers. Across the world, children are being pulled into armed conflicts – some are recruited, others forced. But how does this happen? Who is responsible? …

Recruiting and using children under the age of 15 as soldiers is prohibited under international humanitarian law – treaty and custom – and is defined as a war crime by the International...

Every year, thousands of children are recruited and used in armed conflicts across the world. They are often referred to as child soldiers, but the term does not fully capture the many forms of exploitation …

Children represent some of the most vulnerable populations in armed conflicts around the world. Too often, children shoulder the burden of conflict and are exploited by armed groups to serve on the …