the ROME – In the International Day against the recruitment of children, UNICEF has supported the release and reintegration of 3.677 minor used by groups and the armed forces in South Sudan launched a important alert: 900 kids who are ready to be issued, and the risk of not being able to access the services of make-up. Essential programs may end within the next month if will not be funded. The initiative is identical to that of INTERSOS, an Ngo, promotes the campaign #STOPBAMBINISOLDATO.
how Many are child soldiers. The United Nations has identified 14 countries where there is still a massive recruitment of child soldiers: Afghanistan, Colombia, Central african Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Mali, Myanmar, Nigeria, Philippines, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria and Yemen. There is no official statistics – is a phenomenon that is deliberately hidden – but, according to the estimates, are more than 30 thousand enlistments documented starting from 2012. Only the tip of the iceberg of a phenomenon much more widespread.
What is the program of reintegration. Is a long and complex path, but it is possible, for reintegration into civilian life. The child soldier is accompanied in recognizing in its new social identity and to be accepted in this new role, from families and community of residence, starting from the full political recognition and legal. Most of the children who took part in the program is not returned between the forces and armed groups. The program cost two thousand dollars for each child, and provides psycho-social support, a social worker, dedicated, services, tracing and family reunification, education and other vital services. By 2015, Unicef has supported the release and reintegration of 3.677 children used by groups and the armed forces in South Sudan.
how Many resources are needed . The program is severely under-funded by more than a year. Although Unicef has shifted resources from other areas of work, and now the funds are gone. It would take $ 4.2 million to support approximately 2,100 children and young people issued by groups and the armed forces. “The word frustration does not come close even to that which I feel for this situation,” says UNICEF Representative in South Sudan, Mohamed Ag Ayoya. “The children were registered, checked and are ready to be released. UNICEF has a recording program that is proven and effective and now we don’t have the funds to continue this work of vital importance.
the appeal to The Countries friends of the children. With the probable formation of a unified government in South Sudan, in February, many more young people will be released and will need support. UNICEF is asking the “Group of Friends for children and armed conflict” ( Canada, European Union, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States of America) to take a step forward to continue the program of reintegration and to support agreements and laws are crucial and urgent. The release of a child without enough support can affect the long-term for young people affected and has a destabilizing effect on the community.
The campaign INTERSOS. It’s called #STOPBAMBINISOLDATO the campaign of the humanitarian organization Italian, who this year has managed to reintegrate 150 former child soldiers in Somalia and 200 former child soldiers in the Central african Republic. Explain to the Republic the secretary senerale, Kostas Moschochoritis: “It is a global phenomenon, which draws its nourishment from the nature of the conflicts: long-term, asymmetric, involving a myriad of actors, informal, and a high level of exposure of the civilian population. Our appeal is not to extinguish the reflectors on what is always an act of violence and one of the most serious violations of the rights of the child”
How does the reintegration of a former child soldier. Explains INTERSOS: in the first phase, once welcomed in a protected place, the child has access to necessary medical care and receives a constant support, psychological and emotional. In the second phase, children are reunited with their family of origin or in the care of guardians. If you have less than 15 years to facilitate their reintegration in the school system, both through courses on literacy and acquisition of basic skills, or supporting financially those who will take care of them. If, instead, they have more than 15 years and are not willing to resume a course of study, are involved in training activities are useful to consolidate a basic education and learn a trade suited to their vocation. In addition, you will be guaranteed a support useful in the job placement.
Oscar and Samira. Up until three months ago were enemies, and fought, for two factions. Now they are the guests of one of the professional schools promoted by Intersos in the Central african Republic. Oscar is 16 years old and has fought for five years to avenge the killing of his own family; Samira has 17, he was recruited after losing his entire family. If a kalashnikov between them, now a sewing machine unites them. Work and learn side by side, began to cling to their dreams, as every child should be able to be free to do
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