Optional Protocol on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict

The Optional Protocol on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict is an international agreement that aims to protect children under 18 from being used in armed fighting. It encourages countries to prevent their recruitment into military forces and to avoid using children in hostilities. The protocol also promotes efforts to rehabilitate and reintegrate affected children and emphasizes the importance of respecting children’s rights during conflicts. It complements existing laws and seeks to ensure that children are protected from the devastating impacts of war and violence.