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<p>The UK is committed to ending the use of child soldiers. We remain deeply concerned
by the use of children in conflict in Yemen. We raise allegations of human rights
abuses, including the use of child soldiers, with all parties to the conflict in Yemen.
We have been clear that all parties must comply with International Humanitarian Law.</p><p>The
UK firmly believes in the importance of international conventions to prevent the exploitation
of children as soldiers. The UK has called for all states to sign up to the key international
commitments pertaining to ending the recruitment and use of children in conflict including
the Paris Principles and Commitments, the Vancouver Principles and the Optional Protocol
on the involvement of children in armed conflict. We firmly believe this framework
of standards and commitments provides vital safeguards for the rights of children
in armed conflict. For example, 91 countries have endorsed the Safe Schools Declaration.
The Declaration has led to conflict-affected countries committing to the re-opening
and protection of schools.</p>
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