Article 38

• Governments agree to abide by international human rights law in relation to wars.
• Governments must do everything to stop children under 15 from being involved directly in a war.
• Governments must do everything to protect and care for children who are affected by war.

In May 2000, the United Nations introduced stronger protections for under 18 year-olds. This means no child or young person should ever be forced to join the armed forces, and no child or young person should ever be involved directly in a war.