SRSG on children and armed conflict: Annual report 2012, para. 48
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[Empowering children through education, skills and livelihood opportunities]: In many contexts, joining armed forces or groups is a deliberate choice for children who otherwise lack opportunities and a sense of purpose in life. It is unlikely that children will want to leave an armed group or refrain from rejoining unless the reasons why they originally volunteered have been addressed.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Representative of the Secretary-General for children and armed conflict