Child Soldiers * Violates Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Article 25: a) Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family‚ including food‚ clothing‚ housing and medical care and necessary social services‚ and the right to security in the event of unemployment‚ sickness‚ disability‚ widowhood‚ old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control. b) Motherhood and childhood are
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Since the 1990s‚ increasing attention has been drawn to child soldiering in Africa. While greater awareness is important in responding to the use of children as soldiers‚ popular images have too often sensationalized the issue‚ with counter-productive consequences. Ubiquitous media images of boys with guns as the epitome of child soldiering and girl sex slaves as ’victims’ of conflict obscure the fact that many other children and young people‚ both male and female‚ play a variety of different‚ and
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The military use of young children takes three distinct forms: children can take direct part in hostilities (child soldiers)‚ or they can be used in support roles such as porters‚ spies‚ messengers‚ look outs‚ and sexual slaves; or they can be used for political advantage either as human shields or in propaganda. Throughout history and in many cultures‚ children have been extensively involved in military campaigns even when such practices were supposedly against cultural morals. Since the 1970s
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The current situation of children used in armed conflicts is extremely serious. Nearly 300 000 children are engaged as soldiers in more than 30 countries worldwide. It is a fact that many of these states are located in Africa. Hence‚ it is particularly in interest of the Republic of Zimbabwe that this problem is solved. In 1998‚ the International Crime Court categorized the conscripting of children under the age of 15 into national armed forces‚ or the active using of the latter in hostilities‚ as
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Should Countries prosecute child soldiers for crimes committed during wartime? In over twenty countries around the world‚ children are direct participants in war. All through history and in many cultures‚ children are participants in military atrocities‚ even when such actions were against cultural morals. Dating back to the 70’s‚ several countries have held conventions to deter this widespread dilemma. The violence‚ torture‚ and abuse these children face are horrific. Many of the youths are less
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“Compelled to become instruments of war‚ to kill and be killed‚ child soldiers are forced to give violent expression to the hatreds of adults” (“Child Soldiers” 1). This quotation by Olara Otunnu explains that children are forced into becoming weapons of war. Since 2000‚ the participation of child soldiers has been reported in most armed conflicts in almost every region in the world. They may fight on the front lines‚ participate in suicide missions‚ and act as spies‚ messengers or lookouts. Girls
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Child soldiers are perhaps perpetrators in a way the story tells it‚ but are they? I believe that child soldiers are victims because Commanders made them‚ forcefully‚ go to war at the age around 9-12. Additionally‚ they were drugged and weren’t thinking straight‚ and thought they would feel more secure and safe with other armed forces. As a result of child soldiers following orders from adults‚ they don’t realize they can affect other people‚ and by that they start to think that it’s okay to hurt
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Part I: Today it is estimated 250‚000 children are being used as child soldiers. Some of these child soldiers have volunteered to escape the streets for food and protection‚ but many of these soldiers have been kidnapped and forced to be soldiers. Villages are sometimes forced to sacrifice children to rebel groups in order to not be attacked. About 60% of these children are men and 40% are women; They are used as infantry‚ cooks‚ messengers‚ spies‚ porters‚ and occasionally suiciders because
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such as education and food which every child should receive. This violates article 38 : You have the right to have protection and freedom from war. Children under 15 cannot be forced to take part in the war. Many child soldiers are in the army due to an economic opportunity‚ as they live in the areas which have lots of poverty‚ while others do not have any choice and are being kidnapped. Some child soldiers are used‚ they are made to fight and kill other soldiers from the enemy’s army. Some are trained
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Are Child Soldiers Victims or Perpetrators? Children all around the world today are different. Many enjoy reading‚ other sports. They are innocent and precious to many. But other children are not given the childhood they deserve. They are child soldiers forced‚ drugged‚ fed alcohol and armed‚ ready to go to war. They are victims‚ they believe what they are doing the right thing.They should be allowed amnesty. The child soldiers believe what they are doing is right‚they are fighting for their country
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