When armed groups use child recruitment or sexual violence, the impact of conflict on schooling is much more severe than in conflicts without these tactics.
- Assistant professor of International Relations at the Institute of Political Science, Leiden University
Les filles ont généralement de meilleures relations avec leur famille et leurs enseignants, tandis que les garçons s'investissent davantage dans les réseaux d'amis.
Girls generally have a better relationship with their families and teachers, while boys are more invested in friendship networks.
In many conflict areas, children are especially susceptible to the effects of war. And using them as soldiers prolongs the conflict.
Natural resources are an important factor in explaining why some rebel groups forcibly recruit children into their ranks.
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