The protection of children during armed conflicts
Abstract
Children constitute one of the most vulnerable groups among victims of armed conflict international armed conflict ", it may therefore be noted that in order to provide the most successful protection possible to all victims of armed conflict, whether or not it relates to international armed conflict, International humanitarian law does not distinguish any category of individuals at the expense of other categories In terms of being individuals not directly involved in hostilities, children are generally protected and afforded fundamental guarantees, as are all other civilians. They have the right to respect for their lives and physical and moral integrity. coercion, physical abuse, torture, collective punishment, vigilance and abuse of children or other civilians are prohibited.Children are among the most vulnerable groups to be protected during armed conflict conflicts have different effects and are divided into several categories, They include those who lead to their separation from their families, and those who move away from the fighting zones, and Wei Soboon, without shelter, are displaced within their own countries. Some lead them to cross their country of origin's borders into neighbouring countries and become refugees.The problem worsens when children find themselves at one moment without a breadwinner and when in a country they do not understand their language, culture and customs.