Recruitment of child soldiers is on the rise, despite global commitments

This article is published in association with United Nations. 2024 marked the thirty-fifth anniversary of a UN commitment to protect children from being recruited as soldiers. However, armed groups have increased the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict. The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child was hailed as a historic agreement when it was […]

The Recruitment of Children as Soldiers Explained

This article was written by one of our passionate readers, Ms. Katarzyna Rybarczyk, a Political Correspondent. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writerโ€™s views and not The European Stingโ€™s position on the issue. Children should never take part in armed conflicts. In fact, as UNICEF says, the use of child soldiers by armed groups […]

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