Child soldiers

Child soldiers are individuals under the age of 18 who are recruited or used by armed groups to participate in violent conflicts. This can involve combat roles, but also tasks like carrying supplies or gathering intelligence. Children may join voluntarily due to poverty or coercion, or they might be forcibly abducted. The use of child soldiers is a serious violation of human rights and international law, causing profound physical and psychological harm. Organizations and governments work to combat this issue by promoting disarmament, rehabilitation, and reintegration programs to help affected children reclaim their lives.