![]() ![]() ![]() In Afghanistan, despite progress to end the recruitment and use of children in national security forces, children continue to be recruited by parties to conflict such as the Haqqani Network and the Taliban. Many have been victims of, witness to and forced participants in acts of unspeakable brutality. Tens of thousands of boys and girls are associated with armed forces and armed groups in conflicts in over 20 countries around the world. “Investing in ways to keep children away from the frontlines, including through education and economic support, is absolutely critical to their future and the future of their societies.” We cannot wait for peace to help children caught in the midst of war,” said UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Yoka Brandt. ![]() “The release of all children from armed groups must take place without delay. Parties to conflicts must meet their obligations under International Law. UNICEF and the Office of the Special Representative call for urgent action to end grave violations against children including their recruitment and use by armed groups. ![]() ”Out of 59 parties to conflict identified by the Secretary-General for grave violations against children, 57 are named because they are recruiting and using child soldiers.” “While Governments of the world have made progress to recognize children have no place in their armies, the recruitment of child soldiers is still a huge problem, especially with armed groups,” said Leila Zerrougui, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. NEW YORK, 12 February 2015 – Children are increasingly vulnerable to recruitment and use by armed groups as conflicts around the world become more brutal, intense and widespread, UNICEF and the UN Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict said today to mark the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers. ![]()
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