Resource : Child protection

Front cover image from War Child report Being 'a Force for Good.'

Being a 'Force for Good' - How the UK's military partnerships can better protect children

War Child UK

In 2019, the UK had support relationships in at least eight countries where grave violations against children were verified by the UN. In this new report, War Child states that building the capacity of partner military forces, without appropriate efforts to ensure that the capacity is used in accordance with international law and best practice, places more children at risk.

Former child soldiers at school in the Central African Republic.

Rethink Child Soldiers

War Child UK

This report aims to bring global attention to the challenges related to the reintegration of children associated with armed forces and groups, and promote better policy, practice and funding in the future.