![]() ![]() Ø Both boys and girls can be child soldiers. Ø Advances in the development of weapons and the use of small arms, has contributed to an increase in child soldiers. In addition to children being exploited, some have been kidnapped and forced to become soldiers. Children can be easily manipulated and end up being involved in violent situations that they are too young to understand. Economic or social pressures are also influences. These children may be exploited to become soldiers because they are looking for support, a sense of belonging or revenge. Ø Children who live in poor and disadvantaged families are those that are at the highest risk of becoming child soldiers. Ø Since 2001, it has been reported that children have been used in conflict in 21 countries around the world. ![]() Some of these children began their journey as child soldiers as early as the age of eight. ![]() Ø Hundreds of thousands of children under the age of 18, serve or have served in government armies and rebel groups. ![]()
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