Education under Occupation
Forced Russification of the School System in Occupied Ukrainian Territories
Thousands of children are serving as soldiers in armed conflicts around the world or are currently detained as national security threats, often for alleged association with so-called “terrorist” or violent extremist groups. These boys and girls, some as young as 8 years old, serve in government forces and armed opposition groups. They may fight on the front lines, participate in suicide missions, and act as spies, messengers, or lookouts. Girls may be forced into sexual slavery. Many are abducted or recruited by force, while others join out of desperation, believing that armed groups offer their best chance for survival. We are working to prevent the use of child soldiers and to hold accountable the people who send children to fight.
Forced Russification of the School System in Occupied Ukrainian Territories
Devastating Accounts from Doctors, Parents; Reports of ‘Imminent’ Famine
Governments Should Suspend Arms to Israel, Support ICC Probe
Attacks on Schools and Military Use of Schools in Ukraine
Islamist Armed Group Deploys Boys as Young as 13 in Attack on Macomia
Lethal Shootings Show Disregard for Legal Standards
Boys Forcibly Separated from Mother Highlights Health Concerns
43rd Session
Devastating Accounts from Doctors, Parents; Reports of ‘Imminent’ Famine
Governments Should Suspend Arms to Israel, Support ICC Probe
98th Pre-Sessional Working Group
Exploiting Israel-Palestine Hostilities to Expand Its Forces
Despite a Difficult Year, Children’s Rights Made Progress