SRSG on children and armed conflict: Annual report 2013, para. 18
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Furthermore, children detained by security forces are often held in poor conditions, in blatant disregard of basic human rights and minimum standards applicable to any person in captivity. When deprived of their liberty, children are particularly vulnerable to human rights abuses, including sexual violence. Parties to the conflict are urged to recognize children associated with armed forces and groups primarily as victims, and in all circumstances children should be treated in accordance with international norms and standards in the area of juvenile justice.
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Special Representative of the Secretary-General for children and armed conflict