Impact of War on Children

Using examples from around the world, this book considers the devastating impact of armed conflict on children's lives when families and communities are torn apart, schools are destroyed and stability shattered. It looks at how the legacy of wars continue to affect children long after hostilities cease, especially through landmines, the proliferation of small arms, the instability of refugee existence and the spread of HIV/AIDS. It discusses the programmes that have been put in place since the 1996 UN 'Report on the Impact of Armed Conflict on Children' and the powerful role of women in rebuilding peaceful communities; as well as highlighting the importance of education for the future of these children.Machel, Graca is the author of 'Impact of War on Children' with ISBN 9781850654858 and ISBN 1850654859.