Lost Childhood: Understanding and Combating Child Exploitation in Conflict Zones Comprehensive course that delves into the tragic reality of children facing exploitation and abuse in various conflict-affected regions worldwide. This course aims to raise awareness, promote understanding, and inspire action against the myriad forms of child exploitation in these areas.

Throughout the course, participants will explore:

• The recruitment and forced labor of child soldiers in Afghanistan, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic, as well as the challenges of demobilization and reintegration.
• The sexual exploitation, abduction, and forced marriage of children in Syria, Nigeria, and Myanmar, as well as the impact of armed groups on Colombia’s children.
• The health, education, and protection challenges faced by Yemen’s, Iraq’s, Mali’s, and the Philippines’ children due to ongoing conflict and violence.
• The child labor and trafficking crisis in fragile states such as Somalia, Congo, and India, along with the challenges of addressing these issues across borders.
• The vulnerability of unaccompanied and displaced children in conflict zones, as seen in Libya, Turkey, and Syria, and the tragedy of family separation and displacement.
• The plight of detained, arrested, and displaced children in Palestine, Sudan, and Ethiopia, with a focus on the challenges of providing protection and assistance in camps and within communities.