Children recruited by armed forces or armed groups
Thousands of children are recruited and used in armed conflicts across the world. Between 2005 and 2022, more than 105,000 children were verified as recruited and used by parties to conflict, although the actual number of cases is believed to be much higher. Often referred to as “child soldiers,” these boys and girls suffer extensive forms of…, UNICEF’S response, A shadow of a 16-year-old girl appears against a blue door in the Central African Republic. Many girls associated with armed forces or groups regularly experience gender-based violence. This girl was 16 when she managed to exit the armed group that held her in the Central African Republic. UNICEF partners with governments, community groups and…, More from UNICEF, Resources, Call for Action to End the Detention of Children in Conflict Call for Action to End the Detention of Children in Conflict UNICEF Humanitarian Practice: COVID-19 Technical Guidance Paris Principles and Guidelines on Children Associated with Armed Forces or Groups Paris Principles and Commitments on Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed…