Children and Adolescents in armed conflicts. a reality still in 35 countries.
01.03.2013
Despite there being an international protocol that is supposed to prevent youngsters being enlisted into armed groups, in over 35 countries, amongst others Colombia (Latin America) and the Congo (Africa), it is still a reality.
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