Type of modern slavery
Child Soldiers & Recruitment
The conscription, recruitment, or use of children under 18 by armed forces or groups, typically through abduction or coercion in conflict zones.
About child soldiers & recruitment
What is child soldiers & recruitment?
The conscription, recruitment, or use of children under 18 by armed forces or groups, for combat, support roles, or sexual purposes. Typically occurs through abduction or coercion in conflict zones where state authority has collapsed.
How does SlaveryMap document child soldiers & recruitment cases?
Cases come from public reporting: credible news outlets, law enforcement and court records, and reports from established NGOs. New cases are reviewed by the SlaveryMap team before they publish; cases carried over from the original 2008–2016 map are labeled as archive cases. Every location is generalized to city or region level to protect survivors.
See child soldiers & recruitment in the glossary, or read how cases are sourced and reviewed.
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