I was a child soldier – here’s what it’ll take to protect young lives in conflict zones

I was a child soldier – here’s what it’ll take to protect young lives in conflict zones

The use of child soldiers is a profound human tragedy that continues to scar generations across the world. According to the United Nations, over the years, thousands of children, some as young as six years old, have been manipulated, indoctrinated and coerced into joining armed groups. Many of these children have fought against peacekeeping troops in Liberia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, the Democratic Republic of Congo and US-led coalition soldiers in…

Sudan’s two years of war have ’shattered’ children’s lives

UNICEF says major child rights violations in Sudan have surged since the war began, as 15M children now need aid amid famine and a growing humanitarian crisis.

Sudan: Number Of Children In Need Of Humanitarian Assistance In Sudan Doubles As Conflict Enters Third Year Amid 'Perfect Storm' Of Threats To Children

15 million children in need as violence, hunger, and disease increase, and growing constraints on access and funding compound challenges

Number of children needing humanitarian aid in Sudan doubles as conflict grinds into its 3rd year: UN

'Without urgent action, Sudan’s dire humanitarian crisis could tip into greater catastrophe,' warns UN’s children agency - Anadolu Ajansı

Rewriting the Future: How Peace Agreements Can Break the Cycle of Child Soldiering - Peace News Network

As the world continues to grapple with the horrors of armed conflict, one of its most heart-wrenching persisting abuses is the use of child soldiers. These children, drawn into combat by force, coercion, or circumstance, endure unimaginable trauma and loss. Yet, in the aftermath of conflict, their plight is often sidelined in favour of political […] The post Rewriting the Future: How Peace Agreements Can Break the Cycle of Child Soldiering appea…