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Title: Child Soldiers


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Child Soldiers
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Human Rights
  • Human rights are children's rights too.
  • International human rights recognize that
    children as well as adults have basic human
    rights.
  • Children also have the right to special
    protection because they are vulnerable to
    exploitation.

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  • Facts
  • It is estimated that some 300,000 children boys
    and girls under the age of 18 are participating
    in activities involving different types of
    conflict worldwide.
  • This includes using children as combatants,
    messengers, porters and cooks and for forced
    sexual services.

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Why Do Children Become Soldiers ?
Children may voluntarily take part in warfare,
not realizing the dangers and abuses they will be
subjected to. This can include issues like
  • Being forced to become child soldier
  • Having no education
  • Having less opportunities for work
  • Domestic violence, exploitation and abuse
  • Being separated from their families and being
    displaced from their homes
  • Having limited access to education
  • Joining because they will get food daily.

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Who Are Child Soldiers?
  • Child Soldiers are considered any person under
    the age of 18!

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Where Are They ?
  • Burma
  • Sri Lanka
  • Sudan
  • Afghanistan
  • Uganda
  • Laos
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Israel
  • Palestine
  • Columbia
  • Indonesia
  • India
  • Turkey
  • Philippines
  • East Timor
  • Thailand

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Possible Solutions
  • Resolving war problems in certain countries.
  • Donate money and recourses to where it is needed.
  • Build schools and encourage children to
    participate.
  • Encourage neighbour countries to help.
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