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    Recruitment of children into non-state armed groups is a grave violation of human rights and international law. Children are often forcibly recruited through coercion, abduction, and manipulation by exploiting their economic hardship or vulnerability. They are then forced to take part in combat and face abuse, substance use, and tasks as cooks, spies, or sex slaves. While the UN has undertaken efforts like resolutions, child protection advisers, and sanctions to address this issue, challenges remain such as limited resources, addressing root causes like poverty and instability, and ensuring reintegration. Myanmar has made commitments to address child soldiering but children continue to be present in some armed groups, calling for prevention strategies like increasing access to education and economic opportunities

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    Recruitment of children into non-state armed groups is a grave violation of human rights and international law. Children are often forcibly recruited through coercion, abduction, and manipulation by exploiting their economic hardship or vulnerability. They are then forced to take part in combat and face abuse, substance use, and tasks as cooks, spies, or sex slaves. While the UN has undertaken efforts like resolutions, child protection advisers, and sanctions to address this issue, challenges remain such as limited resources, addressing root causes like poverty and instability, and ensuring reintegration. Myanmar has made commitments to address child soldiering but children continue to be present in some armed groups, calling for prevention strategies like increasing access to education and economic opportunities

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    Recruitment of children into non-state armed groups is a grave violation of human rights and international law. Children are often forcibly recruited through coercion, abduction, and manipulation by exploiting their economic hardship or vulnerability. They are then forced to take part in combat and face abuse, substance use, and tasks as cooks, spies, or sex slaves. While the UN has undertaken efforts like resolutions, child protection advisers, and sanctions to address this issue, challenges remain such as limited resources, addressing root causes like poverty and instability, and ensuring reintegration. Myanmar has made commitments to address child soldiering but children continue to be present in some armed groups, calling for prevention strategies like increasing access to education and economic opportunities

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    Position Paper

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    Magda Lenardt
    Recruitment of children into non-state armed groups is a grave violation of human rights and international law. Children are often forcibly recruited through coercion, abduction, and manipulation by exploiting their economic hardship or vulnerability. They are then forced to take part in combat and face abuse, substance use, and tasks as cooks, spies, or sex slaves. While the UN has undertaken efforts like resolutions, child protection advisers, and sanctions to address this issue, challenges remain such as limited resources, addressing root causes like poverty and instability, and ensuring reintegration. Myanmar has made commitments to address child soldiering but children continue to be present in some armed groups, calling for prevention strategies like increasing access to education and economic opportunities

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    Committee: Human Rights Council

    Delegation: Myanmar
    Topic: Establishing guidelines to Prevent Recruitment of Children Into Non-state Armed
    Groups

    RECRUITMENT OF CHILDREN INTO NON-STATE ARMED GROUPS


    Recruiting children into non-state armed groups represents a grave violation of
    human rights and international law. As the Optional Protocol to the convention on the rights
    has reaffirmed, the rights of children require special protection. Kids are forced to use
    psychotropic substances and drugs. They are commonly subject to abuse, many of them
    witness death, killing and sexual violance. Non-state armed groups often exploit vulnerable
    children who are subjected to economic hardship, political instability, or social
    disintegration. These kids are enticed with promises of protection, food, or a sense of
    belonging, making them susceptible to manipulation. Furthermore, coercion and abduction
    are tactics used to forcefully recruit minors, leaving them with no choice but to join these
    groups. Toddlers are not only forced to fight on the front, taking direct part in combat, but
    also might have to face a variety of tasks, working as cooks, spies, messengers and even
    sex slaves. This reprehensible practice has been a persistent concern in conflict zones
    across the globe, demanding urgent attention and intervention at the highest levels.
    The United Nations has undertaken a comprehensive array of actions to staunch
    the recruitment of children into non-state armed groups. At the forefront of its efforts are
    the series of UN Security Council resolutions, such as Resolution 1261, Resolution 1612,
    and Resolution 1882. Additionally, the UN has appointed a Special Representative for
    Children and Armed Conflict. The establishment of a Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism
    (MRM) has been instrumental in identifying and holding accountable parties involved in
    child recruitment. Moreover, the UN conducts awareness campaigns, deploys Child
    Protection Advisers, provides capacity building, and imposes sanctions, all geared toward
    halting the recruitment of child soldiers and ensuring their reintegration into society. What
    is more, condemning the targeting of children/direct attacks on places that generally have
    a significant presence of children such as schools and hospitals is already implemented.
    While the United Nations (UN) has made significant efforts to address the problem,
    they faced loads of ongoing challenges. The UN faces resource constraints in
    implementing its child protection initiatives. Providing sufficient resources for monitoring,
    reporting, rehabilitation, and reintegration programs can be challenging, especially in
    situations where funding is limited. Addressing the root causes of child recruitment, such
    as poverty, lack of education, and political instability, requires comprehensive, long-term
    efforts that go beyond the scope of the UN's interventions. These underlying factors can
    be deeply ingrained and difficult to change quickly.
    Myanmar is a signatory to international agreements that prohibit the recruitment and
    use of child soldiers, such as the Optional Protocol from 2000. The government has made
    commitments to address this problem and has cooperated with the United Nations and
    other international organizations to develop action plans and mechanisms for the release
    and reintegration of child soldiers. The UN and the Myanmar government signed a Joint
    Action Plan to end the recruitment and use of children in June 2012. However, children
    continue to be present in the ranks of the Tatmadaw Kyi as well as NSAGs. Recent trends
    indicate that active recruitment of children by the Tatmadaw kyi appears to have
    significantly reduced. They have discharged 745 children since the signing of the JAP.
    BFG, however has recently discharged one child, indicating that other may also remain in
    the ranks. The necessary implementing legislative framework has yet to be put in place.
    It is crucial to dissect the complex factors that facilitate child recruitment and explore
    potential strategies for prevention and rehabilitation. Creating access to education and
    providing more economic opportunities for kids might have positive impact on the problem.
    When child soldiers receive education and economic support, they are less likely to join
    armed groups. Economic stability and educational attainment can reduce the allure of
    armed groups and provide alternative life paths. What is more, by offering education and
    economic opportunities, societies can break the cycle of violence and conflict. These
    children, when given a chance at a better life, are less likely to perpetuate violence in their
    communities.

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