"Protecting child-trained soldiers in armed conflict: The need to enact" by Bianca Fenila E. Dador and Jan Aldrin W. Tang

Protecting child-trained soldiers in armed conflict: The need to enact a law that will enumerate the rights, protection and liabilities of a child soldier in an armed conflict

Date of Publication

5-2018

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Juris Doctor

Subject Categories

Human Rights Law

College

College of Law

Department/Unit

Law

Thesis Adviser

Antonio Gabriel La Viña

Abstract/Summary

According to the definition given by the UNICEF, a child soldier is any person of 18 years of age and below who is taking part in a regular or irregular armed force in any capacity. His role may vary from being a cook, porter, messenger, and those accompanying such groups other than being a family member. Child soldiers may also be girls who are being recruited for sexual purposes and forced marriages. The definition is not limited to carrying arms and fighting in the battle field. Despite being bound to various laws and treaties that mandate the protection and uphold the rights of child soldiers, there is no domestic law yet that particularly enumerates these. This problem is what the proponents of this thesis want to solve. Once there is a law, solutions to the underlying issues on child soldiers will also be resolved. These issues include the psychological effects on children taking part in the armed conflicts which include but not limited to trauma, aggressive behavior and post-traumatic stress disorder. With this thesis, the proponents want to persuade the readers of the necessity and urgency of enacting a law for that purpose.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTG006934; TG06934

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Common's, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Keywords

Child soldiers; Children—Legal status, laws, etc.

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