Protection of girls associated with armed forces or armed groups

Abstract

The intersection between gender and age makes girls associated with armed forces and armed groups do not look is adequately protected by IHL. Despite latest regulatory and jurisprudential developments, the legal framework on the recruitment and participation of children in armed conflicts is remains fragmentary and lacking a gender perspective. In this study the existing shortcomings in the protection of girls associated with armed groups, are analyzed both if they meet combat functions as if they carry out another type of functions, involving or not active participation in hostilities.