CHILD VICTIMS of WAR
Linking children's rights with environmental rights...

"Whereas mankind owes to the child the best it has to give."
- Declaration of the rights of the child, 1959

Iraq has suffered several decades of military action and thirteen years of gruelling embargo. Many Iraqi children are physically and emotionally traumatised. Damage to vital infrastructure has resulted in sickness an malnutrition; extensive bombing and the use of cluster bombs are leaving many permanently disabled, and the fallout of depleted uranium weapons is creating genetic birth defects, cancers and rare kidney and liver disorders.

Environmental damage created by war undermines the right to health of the most vulnerable sectors in society, in particular the children. Child Victims of War supports the right of the Iraqi child to a healthy and happy childhood by working with local communities to monitor children's rights; research the environmental effects of war; support advocacy campaigns, and to help build and equip children's medical and rehabilitation centres.

If you or your community or organisation wish to participate in the project please contact us or donate urgently needed funds.

Charity Registration Number: 1106587