Sexual violence and exploitation is
endemic in war-affected regions, and children are often born as a
result. It has been estimated that tens of thousands of babies have
been born as a result from mass rape campaigns or sexual exploitation
during times of war in the last decade. According to anecdotal reports,
these “children born of war” often face stigma, discrimination and
even infanticide. Yet very little systematic data exists assessing
their status and fate from a human rights perspective. The research
initiatives described on this web page are aimed at filling this gap.
Join an E-Forum on War Children
The War and Children Identity Project in Norway has established a mailing list and email discussion group on the human rights of children born of war. Members will receive the latest news and reports, and can post message or discussion topics to reach other researchers and activists. Click here to sign up!
