The Game of War: Boys, Girls and Teenagers in the Armed Conflict of Colombia

Violence in Colombia has been studied from different perspectives, taking as a point of confluence the impact on life and dignity of human beings. Although the presence of minors was evident in the country’s civil wars of the 19th century and the period of violence during the middle of the 20th century, today the Colombian people do not want to see another generation of young people lose their infancy to war. This article offers a look at this issue and suggests a path of attention to those minors separated from the conflict, through initiatives of investigation and social services of Universities.

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