THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM RECRUITMENT AND USE AS CHILD SOLDIERS DURING ARMED CONFLICT: ANALYSIS OF THE INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL LEGAL FRAMEWORK

Student: Marvellous Oluwaseyi Oloye
Supervisor: Mr Raymond Olaleye Ogunmoyero
HOD: Dr Oluwayomi Oluwaseye Ikugbanni
Department of Law
College of Law
Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State

Abstract

This study critically examines the legal protection of children from recruitment and use as child soldiers during armed conflict. It analyses international treaties, conventions, and Nigeria's domestic legal framework, identifying gaps in enforcement and recommending strategies for stronger protection and accountability.

Full-Text Access Notice

In accordance with the NERD Policy on promoting peer-reviewed publication, public access to the full text of a project, thesis or dissertation is restricted for three years, allowing the author and supervisors sufficient time to pursue peer-reviewed publication. During this period, researchers with legitimate academic or research purposes may request authorisation directly from the author to enable NERD to release the indexed full texts of the work using the form below.

Request authorisation from the author