Around 20 children play with balls on a gravel field in Africa. The sun is shining. A lawn and some houses are visible in the background.

Children in war and conflict

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This page explains what everyday life can be like for children living in war and conflict. You'll find examples of why war exists and what the SDGs and the Convention on the Rights of the Child say countries must do for children in war-affected areas.

Children forced to flee from war

War affects people a lot, especially children. Meet Abdullah, Alice and Faida, who have all fled their homes because of war.

Children's stories

Abdullah is standing on a grass field. Trees are visible in the background. Abdullah smiles at the camera.

Abdullah has fled from war

Alice is sitting in a yellow pouf. She is wearing a pink sweater and has her hair in a ponytail. She smiles at the camera.

The war in Ukraine - Alice is back at school

Children play on a gravel field in the Bidi Bidi refugee camp in Uganda.

The daily life of a child in a refugee camp

Facts about war

A fighter plane flying up in the clouds.

Why is there war?

Cox's Bazar refugee camp in Bangladesh. Several shacks built from tarpaulins and tin walls.

Why are people on the move?

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What do the SDGs and the UNCRC say about peace?

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