We Need Immediate Cessation Of Recruitment And Use Of ‘Child Soldiers

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 We Need Immediate Cessation Of Recruitment And Use Of Child Soldiers

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The use of child soldiers in conflicts around the world is a deeply troubling and urgent concern. The recruitment and deployment of children as combatants not only rob them of their innocence but also violate their fundamental rights as children. In this blog, we shed light on the grave issue of child soldiers and emphasize the critical need for an immediate cessation of this practice.

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Child soldiers, sometimes as young as 8 or 9 years old, are tragically caught up in the horrors of armed conflicts. They are forcibly recruited, coerced, or even deceived into taking part in armed combat. These children are exposed to violence, trauma, and brutality that no child should ever endure.

The use of child soldiers is not confined to a specific region or conflict. It is a global crisis affecting countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. Armed groups and even some national armies continue to exploit children, subjecting them to physical and psychological harm.