Children and War

There are nearly 40 ongoing wars around the world, and each of these has had a drastic effect on children. Children are often forced to fight as soldiers and forced to flee their homes and live as refugees. Many children are disabled by gunfire, landmines, and other war-related causes. Often times children are raped, sexually abused, or forced to sexually abuse others. Many children contract sexually transmitted diseases, such as AIDS and others. Almost all children who live in conflict zones suffer from severe psychological trauma, and almost all miss out on schooling.

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