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FORGOTTEN CHILDREN OF WAR
SIERRA LEONEAN REFUGEE CHILDREN IN GUINEA

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I. SUMMARY

II. RECOMMENDATIONS
To the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
To the Guinean Government
To UNICEF, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Children and Armed Conflict, and other International Agencies
To Donor Governments (including Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Japan, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union)
To the Parties to the Sierra Leonean Conflict

III. INTERNATIONAL LEGAL STANDARDS

IV. BACKGROUND
The Sierra Leonean Civil War
The Refugee Situation in Guinea
Protection of Refugee Children Globally

V. LACK OF FOOD SECURITY
Assistance Available
Protection Implications of Inadequate Assistance

VI. PROTECTION OF SEPARATED CHILDREN
International Legal Standards
Definitions
Care Arrangements
Neglect, Abuse, and Exploitation
The Role of UNHCR

VII. SEXUAL ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION
International legal standards
Sexual Violence and Abuse
Child Prostitution
Health and Developmental Risks
The Role of UNHCR

VIII. LOCATION OF THE CAMPS
International Legal Standards
Risk of Cross-Border Attacks and Infiltration
The Role of UNHCR

IX. CHILD SOLDIERS
International Legal Standards
Presence of Combatants
Participation of Children
The Role of UNHCR

X. CONCLUSION