The effect of war exposure on children; an exploration of conflict and post-conflict gendered experiences
March 24th, 2025
Armed conflicts have tragically become a common reality in the lives of many children. In addition to witnessing the violence of war and suffering its consequences, they are sometimes forced to perpetrate it themselves. The article by Roos van der Haer and Kathleen J. Brown, “The Effect of War Exposure on Children: An Exploration of Conflict and Post-Conflict Gendered Experiences”, examines the experiences of boys and girls in armed conflicts and assesses whether these gendered experiences have influenced social relationships in the post-war period. It provides important insights into the effects of conflict on childhood, the role of girls during and after the war, and the policies adopted by the international community.
The article can be downloaded here.