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12 May 2008

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WCM True Stories

For too long, innocent children have been caught up in war or the aftermath of war. War Child is determined to give hope to children in unimaginable situations. Here we highlight the unacceptable struggle faced by children in some of the most hostile places on the planet.

In the time it takes you to read one of these articles, two children will have died as a direct result of conflict. If you want to help, please download some music. It really is that simple.

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Afghanistan's child prisoners

It is much more difficult to rebuild social fabric than bridges and roads. The breakdown of social ties is most obvious among the children held in adult detention centres. These children have mostly been rejected by parents and family members. In Herat, War Child continues to negotiate the release of these children, held without trial for mostly petty offences.

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Child soldiers in a forgotten war

Boys as young as eight are recruited to fight with promises of a new, attractive lifestyle that include clothing, three square meals a day, a routine and, far more sinisterly, access to guns, girls and drugs. Similarly, girls are recruited to 'service' the older soldiers (we'll leave that to your imagination), join the front line, or act as porters or cooks.

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Iraq's street children

With families devastated by years of conflict and communities shattered, many children are required to work, beg and scavenge in order to help support their families. Few children go to school – only 20 per cent - while 80 per cent of 12 year olds work every day to support their families. With support systems almost non-existent, many children find themselves falling through the net completely and end up living on the streets.

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Support children affected by war

Every three minutes a child dies somewhere in the world because of war. It will take you less than three minutes to take action. Find out more now.

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I Am Not Trash

Download latest War Child report

In the Democratic Republic of Congo children who have managed to escape armed groups are known as Kotelengana, trash of the army. War Child's latest report, 'I Am Not Trash', is a hard-hitting look at the plight of the child soldier. Please take a moment to read it.

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