Essays about: "Study reintegration of child soldiers"

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  1. 1. The inclusion of girls depends on women : A study of the inclusion of girls associated with armed forces and armed groups in DDR programs by women mediators in Colombia, the DRC and Somalia

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Mikaela Ottosson; [2021]
    Keywords : Child soldiers; Women mediators; GAAFAG; CAAFAG; DDR; Peacebuilding.;

    Abstract : This thesis analyzes the relation between women mediators in peace negotiations and the inclusion of female child soldiers in disarm, demobilize and reintegrate (DDR) processes. Research shows that despite the adoption of UNSCR 1325 and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, there is low participation of women in peace processes. READ MORE

  2. 2. Human Rights Policy Implementation on the Social Reintegration of Former Girls-Soldiers : The Case of Angola

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Tiago Soares Bedin; [2020]
    Keywords : Child Soldiers; Girls Soldiers; DDR Program; Social Reintegration; Human Rights; Former combatants in Angola.;

    Abstract : Angola is a country that faced 27 years of conflict, from 2002 facing its peaceful moments. The situation with former girls soldiers during this process is not appropriately addressed, and this brings reflection on both human rights and development structure. READ MORE

  3. 3. Stolen Childhoods: Remembering the Former Child Soldiers Abducted by the Lord's Resistance Army in Uganda

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Josephine Mittag; [2018]
    Keywords : human rights; child soldiers; peace; recognition; reparations; transitional justice; Lord s Resistance Army; Uganda; State responsibility;

    Abstract : The prohibition on the use of child soldiers is widely recognized. Still, it is estimated that 60,000 children were abducted and forced to take part in the internal armed conflict between the Lord’s Resistance Army and the Government of Uganda. READ MORE

  4. 4. Reintegration of Female Child Soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a Journey from a Deprived Childhood

    University essay from Växjö universitet/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Johanna Bråberg; [2016]
    Keywords : DDR; DRC; Females; Reintegration; Traditional Social Expectations; Traditional Cultural Expectations;

    Abstract : Abstract  The severe situation of female child soldiers worldwide continues, and the harsh reality they stand in front of once returning back to their communities is often concealed. By the time former female child soldiers begin their journey back to civilian life and a life of dignity, they face various difficulties. READ MORE

  5. 5. Disqualified: Ex-child soldiers’ journey back home with stigma and trauma A study on the social reintegration challenges of Nepalese ex-child soldiers

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Tirtha Raj Rasaili; [2014-01-22]
    Keywords : child soldiers; social integration; Maoists civil war in Nepal; children; armed conflict; social stigma; trauma;

    Abstract : The aim of the study is to understand the social and psychosocial factors that hinder social integration of the ex-child soldiers returned from the civil war that lasted for 10 years in Nepal. The study highlights the findings that the ex-child soldiers came across difficult psychological and social challenges – mainly in the form of social stigma and personal trauma. READ MORE