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02/12/2019
What pushes children to become soldiers?
Feb. 12, 2019Outbreaks of armed violence frequently go together with the recruitment of child soldiers. It is often assumed that children are solely enlisted by force into armed groups - but do other factors play a role? We ask Mark Jordans, War Child director of Research & Development.
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12/20/2018
"Violence is almost inevitable - and children face the greatest risk."
Dec. 20, 2018Elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo were due to take place this Sunday - and tension has increased still further following the announcement that the poll is cancelled indefinitely. The country’s children are particularly exposed to the threat of violence - as our local education advisor Jean Kabisa explains.
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09/20/2018
War Child shortlisted for innovation award
Sept. 20, 2018The Spindle Awards celebrate humanitarian innovation - and this year War Child is proud to be nominated for the Best Innovation for Development Award. We are shortlisted for our new tool that could increase access to mental health care for millions of children worldwide.
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