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15 child soldiers released in South Sudan

Children just released from an armed group in Pibor have just received new backpacks.

Critical support for former child soldiers in South Sudan at risk from lack of funding

900 children on verge of release could be left in limbo unless new funds are secured

On 17 April 2018 in Yambio, South Sudan, [NAMES CHANGED] (right-left) Ganiko, 12 yrs, and Jackson, 13 yrs, stand during a ceremony to release children from the ranks of armed groups and start a process of reintegration. Jackson and Ganiko were best friends when they served together with the armed group.

32 children released from opposition groups in South Sudan

A young child stands in a classroom of rubble in Saada, Yemen, staring at what used to be a chalkboard.

Six grave violations against children in times of war

How children have become frontline targets in armed conflicts

Silhouettes of children in front of a sunset, South Sudan

Former child soldier reunited with family in South Sudan

19,000 children have been recruited into armed forces since the start of the conflict

On 17 April 2018 in Yambio, South Sudan, Ganiko*, 12, and Jackson*, 13,, stand during a ceremony to release children from the ranks of armed groups and start a process of reintegration. Jackson and Ganiko were best friends when they served together with the armed group.

Children released from armed groups in South Sudan

More than 200 children released on Tuesday, nearly 1,000 more to be released this month

Civilian joint task force in northeast Nigeria signs action plan to end recruitment of children

UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and UNICEF welcome milestone agreement

Giving up guns to tend goats in South Sudan

After leaving armed groups, children are given goats to help realize their dreams