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Children in Africa are exposed to violence such as armed conflict, with some children recruited as child soldiers. Photo: Stefanie Glinski/AFP
AFRICA

Safeguard the rights and welfare of Africa’s children

About 50% of the continent’s children have experienced violence – emotional, sexual, physical and the added dangers of war

  • Yeukai Chideya
6 min read
Armed conflict and disrupted education expose children to heightened risks of exploitation and violence. (Photo by José Nicolas/Sygma via Getty Images)
AFRICAN CHARTER ON THE RIGHTS AND WELFARE OF THE CHILD

Education can help child soldiers reintegrate into society

A child-rights-based approach to education in disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration programmes gives children the tools for healing, belonging and participation in…

  • Taydren van Vuren
7 min read