Preface

Using Children in Armed Conflict:
A Legitimate African Tradition?

Culture, Tradition and Human Rights
Age Grades and Age Sets
Military Action and Socio-Political Structures
Age Sets in the Zulu Kingdom
Age Sets Under Colonial Rule
The Definition of Childhood
The Consequences of Violating Children’s Rights

Criminalising the Recruitment of Child Soldiers

The Nature of the Problem
Existing Protections Under Humanitarian Law
International Human Rights Law
Problems of Enforcement
Conclusion: Taking Stock

This publications is sponsored by the Government of Norway