Africa: Reintegrating girls from fighting forces in Africa

Armed conflicts in Mozambique (1978-1992), in Sierra Leone (1991-2002) and still ongoing in Northern Uganda (since 1987) have displaced, killed and maimed millions. In each conflict thousands of boys and girls as young as seven were forcibly recruited into the fighting forces. The experience has affected many of them emotionally and physically, and deprived them of years of education. New research tackles the complex question of how best to reintegrate former girl soldiers back into society and education.