| dc.description.abstract | In recent years, following numerous conflicts happening in various directions, children are often
helpless witnesses and participants in horrendous acts during wartime. We often see children
frequently forced to flee to avoid being imprisoned, injured or killed, or otherwise separated fromт
their families. Despite existing regulations to end child recruitment and prevent children from
participating in hostilities, activities concerning the enlistment or conscription of children by
Armed Forces or Armed Groups still continues, putting them in danger and depriving them of
some of their most basic rights. Henceforth, further efforts have to be made tot prevent the
participation in hostilities by children, and only then can we ensure that children have the chance
to develop and reach their full potential fully. By employing a normative method and utilizing
statutory research, conceptual research, and case study analysis to investigate the complexities
surrounding children's participation in hostilities, specifically, focusing on two perspectives:
direct participation in hostilities and continuous combat function, the research seeks to clarify the
legal status of children associated with armed forces and armed groups. Furthermore, by
exploring these perspectives, the aim of this research is to contribute to the ongoing legal
discourse on children in armed conflicts and propose measures to ensure their adequate
protection. These findings may provide valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners
working to safeguard the rights and well-being of children affected by armed conflicts. | en_US |
