The Impact of War on Children. Basic Information- Women and children account for almost 80% of the casualties of conflict and war They also account for.

The Impact of War on Children

Basic Information-Women and children account for almost 80% of the casualties of

conflict and war

They also account for 80% of the 40 million refugees worldwide

In the last decade, approximately two million children have been killed in wars and conflicts

4.5 million children have been disabled and 12 million have been left homeless

Ways in Which War Directly Impacts Children

• Death• Injury• Disability• Illness• Rape and prostitution• Psychological suffering• Moral and spiritual impacts• Social and cultural losses• Child soldiers• Exploitation

Separation of Families

Separation

Separation of Families

• Unaccompanied children are likeliest to have their rights violated, be killed, tortured, raped, robbed and recruited as child soldiers.

• By the end of 1994, more than 100,000 Rwandan children had been separated from their families - the highest number of such children registered by UNICEF since the agency was founded in 1946.

• In Cambodia, half the population is under the age of 15. The disintegration of the Cambodian family has led to increased rates of delinquency, crime, drug abuse and child prostitution.

Separation of Families

Child Soldiers• According to a 1996 UNICEF report, there are

approximately 300,000 child soldiers, including many girls who are forced to 'service' the troops.

• Young girls are also used as combatants but at a much lesser rate than their male counterparts.

• Children are more easily armed and require less training. Current weapons are lightweight and easy to fire.

• Children also tend to be more obedient and usually do not demand pay for their services.

What Can Be Done• Reunification programs should be a main priority in

all new and existing relief operations.

• Refugee camps should be located far from conflict zones to reduce the risk of children being enticed or recruited into warring groups. They should have food/water sources in locations that can be easily monitored to prevent further victimization.

• In Sudanese refugee camps in Ethiopia: 'villages' have been created with three to five children living together in each traditional hut under the supervision of a caregiver from among their own people.

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