Thread by @HADurhamICRC

What may happen to a child recruited or used by an armed force or armed group?

❗️Physical harm
❗️Sexual abuse
❗️Mental and psychological harm
❗️Family separation
❗️Detention
❗️Lack of education
❗️Compromised future

No children should be subject to this.

This year, we mark the 15th anniversary of the #ParisPrinciples on recruitment of children into armed forces or armed groups.

These Principles and Commitments are a crucial to protect children in situations of armed conflict, and complement international law.

As 112 states and numerous #humanitarian organizations take leadership on this critical issue, we call for more States to endorse and implement the #ParisPrinciples and Commitments.

This will help in reducing child recruitment and support children’s reintegration into society.

The #ParisPrinciples are only as strong as their implementation.

To learn more about the #ParisPrinciplesandCommitments and how to endorse them, please take a look at this #FAQ ➡️uni.cf/3rWArDE

#ParisPrinciplesandCommitments #Commitment #Prevention

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