What is Red Hand Day?
Every year on February 12th, Red Hand Day calls on political figures to avoid the use of child soldiers. This day is also known as the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers.
Sadly, many nations around the world continue to encourage the use of children in violent conflicts. At least 20 countries use over 250,000 child soldiers around the world. Afghanistan, Colombia, Iraq, the Philippines, Sudan, and Yemen are among the many countries where this activity is especially prevalent include Afghanistan, Colombia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, and Yemen. The majority of child soldiers are aged between 15 and 18 years old. However, some countries still recruit children as young as 9 years old.
In addition to facing life-threatening injuries, child soldiers also suffer from a lack of adequate nutrition, shelter, and health care. In addition,, punitive techniques are used to discipline these children. As a result, some of these child soldiers die or become permanently disabled.. Child soldiers who survive are traumatized for life.
No one is safe from becoming a soldier in certain countries. They even encourage girls to become soldiers. Both these girls also face the possibility of forced marriage and sexual assault. If these children have the opportunity to return home, their lives may also be difficult. Orphanages are also returning to some children. Others are unable to attend school or work a career.
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