SRSG on children and armed conflict: Annual report 2012, para. 60
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The use of explosive weapons by armed forces and groups often results in the commission of violations against children, including the injury, maiming and killing of children, the recruitment of children as suicide and victim bombers, the damaging and/or destruction of civilian installations such as schools and hospitals, and the denial of humanitarian access, for example through the planting of landmines. They also cause long-lasting harm by damaging children’s emotional stability, education and future opportunities.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Representative of the Secretary-General for children and armed conflict