Child Soldiers International

Programs: Democratic republic of congo in drc child soldiers international has researched and developed best practice guidelines to support the reintegration and recovery of girls formerly associated with armed groups. We are rolling out our practical guide through our network of civil society organisations, whom we are supporting to work with communities across the conflict- affected eastern provinces. We are complementing this work with a pilot project, which is providing educational support to the formerly associated girls who contributed towards our research.

child soldiers international is supporting un, diplomatic and government efforts to strengthen measures in policy and law which prevent the use of child soldiers. This project includes the launch of our child soldiers world index, an online global resource designed to provide up to date, accurate information to policy makers and child protection actors across the world, and strengthen efforts worldwide to end child recruitment.

central african republic child soldiers international is working with local child protection actors in conflict affected communities, to deliver a training initiative which is strengthening efforts to prevent the recruitment children into armed groups, and support their safe return. This work is supported by our national advocacy program, which is supporting the government of car to establish appropriate measures in law and policy, which will better protect children from recruitment.

child soldiers international ran workshops for parliamentarians in myanmar to support steps towards the ratification of the child soldier treaty.