Colombia’s War on Children

Country
Colombia
Region
South America
Language
English
Year Published
2004
Author
Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict
Organisation
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Topics
Child labour, exploitation and modern slavery Conflict and migration Education Health Human rights and justice Research, data collection and evidence Street Work & Outreach Violence and Child Protection
Summary

An investigation into the effects of Colombian guerrilla groups, paramilitaries, government armed forces and national police on the lives of children and adolescents. The paper brings to light the association between the presence of armed conflict and the exacerbation of poverty, marginalisation and exploitation in Colombia’s most vulnerable populations.

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