War refugees and veterans have been known to frequently develop neuropsychiatric
conditions including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and anxiety …

Although armed conflicts and crises affect people of all ages, children are particularly
susceptible to the effects of war. One significant consequence of armed conflict that is …

Why do some rebel groups forcibly recruit children while others largely refrain from using
this strategy? We argue that it depends, in part, on their ability to profit from natural …

The consequences of the recent pandemic have been disproportionately disruptive to
several social groups, including children. As developing economies have been firefighting …

Despite the consolidated body of public international law on children's rights and armed
conflict, why do armed rebel groups and state forces deploy children in armed conflict …

Why do armed organizations perpetrate conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV)? One
prominent explanation focuses on the need to sustain group solidarity following the …

This chapter describes key debates and future challenges in the field of youth, peace and
security. The United Nations Agenda on Youth, Peace and Security emerged from more than …

For a long time, youth have been seen as a driving factor for conflicts or as victims of
conflicts. While some literature and research on youth in conflict tend to be overly negative …

Purpose Over 60% of armed conflicts re-occur; the seed of future conflict is sown even as a
peace agreement is signed. The cyclical nature of war calls for a focus on youth who can …

The recruitment and use of children during armed violence is a serious concern in
contemporary conflicts, and early warning systems (EWS) can help prevent, not just …