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Children on the continent are trafficked, sexually exploited, forced into marriage, recruited into armed forces and made to beg.

Trafficking in Africa a threat to securing a continent fit for children

Children on the continent are trafficked, sexually exploited, forced into marriage, recruited into armed forces and made to beg

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Children in Africa are exposed to violence such as armed conflict, with some children recruited as child soldiers. Photo: Stefanie Glinski/AFP

Safeguard the rights and welfare of Africa’s children

About 50% of the continent’s children have experienced violence – emotional, sexual, physical and the added dangers of war

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Armed conflict and disrupted education expose children to heightened risks of exploitation and violence. (Photo by José Nicolas/Sygma via Getty Images)

Education can help child soldiers reintegrate into society

A child-rights-based approach to education in disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration programmes gives children the tools for healing, belonging and participation in peacebuilding

  • Eyaaz
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