SRSG on children and armed conflict: Annual report 2013, para. 73
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Children constitute the majority of the population in many conflict and post-conflict societies. Conflict destroys social capital and disrupts the development of children and youth, thus acting as a powerful factor of exclusion. Once a conflict has ceased, the lack of educational and socioeconomic opportunities can fuel a legacy of violence and contribute to a relapse into conflict.
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Special Representative of the Secretary-General for children and armed conflict