Northeast Syria: Military Recruitment of Children Persists
No Action by de Facto Authorities Against Kurdish Youth Group
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.
October 9, 2024
October 2, 2024
September 30, 2024
No Action by de Facto Authorities Against Kurdish Youth Group
Children with Disabilities Amid Israel’s Attacks on Gaza
Forced Russification of the School System in Occupied Ukrainian Territories
Devastating Accounts from Doctors, Parents; Reports of ‘Imminent’ Famine
44th session
Investigate Unlawful Killings of Eight Civilians
UN Chief Also Lists Palestinian Armed Groups, Russia, Sudanese Forces
Four Young People Share Their Stories
Islamist Armed Group Deploys Boys as Young as 13 in Attack on Macomia
Lethal Shootings Show Disregard for Legal Standards
Boys Forcibly Separated from Mother Highlights Health Concerns
43rd Session
Devastating Accounts from Doctors, Parents; Reports of ‘Imminent’ Famine