Children, youth, and armed conflict -- Growing up in the context of war : the impact of armed conflict on children and young people -- The recruitment and roles of children and young people in fighting forces -- The disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration of young ex-combatants -- After the war : war-affected young people in post-conflict environments -- Summary and conclusion -- Appendix 1: Biographies -- Appendix 2: Key documents -- Chronology -- Glossary.