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The Yazidi religious minority came to global attention four years ago when ISIS took over parts of northern Iraq.

Trade, diplomatic, and military relationships have been prioritised by the UK Goverment, putting children's lives at risk.

'I want to see people able to live their lives in peace' - Crepin, programme manager, CAR

There are six ‘grave violations’ of children defined by the United Nations (UN). Here's what they are.

We support children who have been released from armed groups in the Central African Republic to go back to their families, schools and communities.

With recent attacks against NGOs, Afghanistan continues to be one of the most complex and challenging places to work.

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'.

Charlotte, a mother of four small children, has opened her home to vulnerable children in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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.

One in six children across the world are living in areas impacted by war. Millions are out of school. Access to education, and to books, is crucial for children affected by war.

Today marks three years of war in Yemen. Britain continues to play a vital role in helping to create the 'world's worst man-made humanitarian crisis of our time'.

Edwige works for War Child UK's project fighting Sexual and Gender Based Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).