Children in armed conflict

Human rights body:
Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
Populations of concern:
Children
Relevant CRC article:

Recommended measures (4)

Measure

The Committee recommends that the State Party:

Measure
Measure type:
Laws and regulations
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Defence

(a) Raise the minimum age to 18 for recruitment to the Home Guard Youth

Measure
Measure type:
Laws and regulations
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Justice and Public Security

(b) End the return of children to countries where they are at risk of, or may have already suffered, recruitment or involvement in armed conflict

Measure
Measure type:
Institutions, practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Health and Care Services

(c) Provide appropriate arrangements for physical and psychological recovery and rehabilitation to all children who may have been recruited or used in armed conflicts abroad and ensure their social reintegration