5 myths about child soldiers
There're lots of myths and misinformation out there about child soldiers. This Red Hand Day, we want to set the record straight.
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Thousands of children affected by violence in the CAR
'I want to see people able to live their lives in peace' - Crepin, programme manager, CAR
Why do children become child soldiers?
War Child UK's report, 'Tug of War: Children in Armed Groups in DRC', shows that in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) most children are joining 'voluntarily'.
Helplines can save children
Charlotte, a mother of four small children, has opened her home to vulnerable children in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The effects of being a child soldier can last a lifetime
It’s almost impossible to know the exact figure but it’s estimated there are tens of thousands of children in armed groups around the world.
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Women are not considered equal to men in my country
Edwige works for War Child UK's project fighting Sexual and Gender Based Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
VoiceMore
VoiceMore is War Child's youth-led advocacy programme which empowers young people affected by armed conflict to combat issues impacting them.
