Child Act

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COUNTRY:

Sudan

DOCUMENT TYPE:

Legislation

YEAR ADOPTED:

2010

Description

The Child Act of 2010 establishes comprehensive rights and protections for children in Sudan. The law addresses various dimensions relevant to the ‘Children and Armed Conflict’ agenda, including proscribing recruitment and use of children (Articles 31-32), abduction of children (Articles 119-120), and rape and other forms of sexual violence against children (Articles 22 and Article 26).

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