February 12, 2024, marks the 22nd anniversary of the entry into force of the landmark UN treaty banning the use of child soldiers. To mark the occasion, join the Stimson Center for an expert discussion of U.S. efforts to end the recruitment and use of …
Published February 12, 2024 / Held February 29, 2024
Reflecting on U.S. child soldier prevention efforts on the twentieth anniversary of the Optional Protocol on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict
As headlines continue to call attention to massive suffering of civilians in conflict zones around the world, the Trump administration has been admonished for turning its back on defenseless civilians. This week, President Trump has taken a l …
By Rachel Stohl, Shannon Dick, and Cassandra Cronin The use of child soldiers is one of the most horrific abuses of children in conflict. Every year, the U.S. State Department identifies foreign governments that use or support the use of child soldiers …
The United States military is finding itself on the ground-conflict zones across the globe, including in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and Nigeria. As the United States expands its footprint around the world, U.S. soldiers may increasingly come into contact …
Download the Event Audio, Speaker Bios, and Photos Here Watch the previously recorded livestream at the bottom of the webpage. In countries around the world, children continue to be affected by violent armed conflict …
Published December 11, 2017 / Held January 8, 2018
In February, President Donald Trump identified human trafficking as a key issue of concern for U.S. domestic and foreign policies, and stated that his administration would make it a priority to stop the epidemic. Yet on September 30, President Trump wa …
The Donald Trump administration released the annual Trafficking in Persons Report this week, which includes the list of governments known to use or support the use of child soldiers and thus which may be prohibited from receiving U.S. weapons and …
The Donald Trump administration released the annual Trafficking in Persons Report this week, which includes the list of governments known to use or support the use of child soldiers and thus which may be prohibited from receiving U.S. weapons …
The US has named China as one of the worst offenders for human trafficking in an annual report which could aggravate tensions between the nations as they try to work out how to deal with North Korea. -snip- Rachel Stohl, …
President Donald Trump’s foreign policy priorities remain uncertain nearly 100 days into his administration. Early indications, however, point to human trafficking as one area of focus. During a February meeting on domestic and international human traf …
(CNN) President Donald Trump’s foreign policy priorities remain uncertain nearly 100 days into his administration. Early indications, however, point to human trafficking as one area of focus. During a February meeting on domestic and international huma …
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) – President Barack Obama has issued waivers that continue millions of dollars in U.S. military assistance for troubled South Sudan and six other nations where child soldiers have been used, disappointing advocates who say his adm …
When President Barack Obama leaves the White House next January, people around the world will debate his legacy for years to come. But for the children of South Sudan, his legacy is clear: He has failed them. Last week, the White House announced …
By Rachel Stohl and Shannon Dick: This week, the Obama administration issued the final waivers under the Child Soldier Prevention Act. The waivers will allow seven governments to continue to receive U.S. military assistance and weapons despite ev …
This week, the Obama administration issued the final waivers under the Child Soldier Prevention Act. The waivers will allow seven governments to continue to receive U.S. military assistance and weapons despite evidence of their recruitment and use of c …