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Legal factsheet
28-02-2003

Legal protection of children in armed conflict

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Factsheet on the legal protection of children in armed conflict. In particular, the following questions/topics are addressed: general protection; special protection; participation in hostilities; national implementation; dissemination.

Legal Protection of Children in Armed Conflict – Factsheet

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