Syria: Landmines, Explosive Remnants Harming Civilians
Government, Donors Should Urgently Support Clearance, Education, Assistance

Thousands of children are serving as soldiers in armed conflicts around the world or are currently detained as national security threats, often for alleged association with so-called “terrorist” or violent extremist groups. These boys and girls, some as young as 8 years old, serve in government forces and armed opposition groups. They may fight on the front lines, participate in suicide missions, and act as spies, messengers, or lookouts. Girls may be forced into sexual slavery. Many are abducted or recruited by force, while others join out of desperation, believing that armed groups offer their best chance for survival. We are working to prevent the use of child soldiers and to hold accountable the people who send children to fight.
Government, Donors Should Urgently Support Clearance, Education, Assistance
Gang Rape, Sexual Slavery as Rapid Support Forces Attack Refuge Area
Transitional Government, Partners Should Act to Restore Security, Access to Aid
Transitional Government Should Prioritize Their Protection, Reintegration
45th Session
February 2025
Supported International Justice and Child Soldier, Landmine Bans
Gang Rape, Sexual Slavery as Rapid Support Forces Attack Refuge Area
Concerns Include Unlawful Attacks, Arbitrary Detentions, Displacement
Transitional Government, Partners Should Act to Restore Security, Access to Aid
Transitional Justice Chamber Finds Torture, Killings, Sexual and Anti-LGBT Violence
Transitional Government Should Prioritize Their Protection, Reintegration