Author: Sandra Olsson
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To forgive is divine: Is the church the key to reintegrating child soldiers?
Many children returned from armed groups are wracked by guilt. Religious ceremonies could be essential to alleviate these feelings. Martha* is among thousands of girls who ... -
What do former child soldiers really need?
Too often, initiatives aimed at helping returning child soldiers fail to listen to what the boys and girls say they want and need to reintegrate. The ... -
As CAR peace deal unravels, uncertainty looms for thousands of child soldiers
A ceasefire agreed in June aimed at halting the Central African Republic’s five-year conflict barely lasted 24 hours. The ancient gilded room of a Catholic community ...
