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Benposta Colombia - Nación de Muchach@s
It is of particular concern the situation of children who are actively involved in armed conflict. Their recruitment is severely censured and sanctioned by international and national laws, but the reality is that more and more children who, bound by the terms of violation of their rights, are linked or are linked to the tragedy of war.
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The children and youth affected by social exclusion and aggravating the suffering of armed conflict:
? High levels of social degradation.
? Very low self-esteem.
? Living situation of overcrowding.
? Abused physically and psychologically in the family.
? Serious deficiencies in their basic health, nutrition, and protection.
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The situation of civilians displaced by armed conflict is increasingly critical |
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Approximately more than 1,700,000 people displaced, a figure that rises every day so tragic. Although the movement responds to economic situations and the Act 387 defines strategies that enable families to overcome this situation, the reality is that most families are being moved into a permanent state of life, with children most affected the social sector (an estimated 58% of the displaced are children under 16 years).
It is of particular concern the situation of children who are actively involved in armed conflict. Their recruitment is severely censured and sanctioned by international and national laws, but the reality is that more and more children who, bound by the terms of violation of their rights, are linked or are linked to the tragedy of war.
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? The rigidity of the school year does not allow its integration.
? Academic Programs (IEP) does not include the population over 15 years.
? Teachers and school managers are not sensitive to this reality and are not trained for this.
? Their basic needs are not met in a dignified and appropriate.
? are linked or are linked to armed conflict.
? The government does not assume the responsibilities which the law attaches little social investment by the state.
? Health and education are not priorities in the design of development plans.
? mismanagement of public resources through corruption.
? In much of the country there are no educational or other development alternatives for the children.
? The armed disrespects international humanitarian law.
? They are forced to assume adult roles and responsibilities.
? They are linked to productive activities that endanger their physical integrity.
? In the family responsibilities that do not correspond to their age or social status.
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