War affects every aspect of a child's development. Children affected by armed conflict can be:

—injured or killed

—uprooted from their homes and communities

—internally displaced or refugees

—orphaned or separated from their parents/families

—subjected to sexual abuse and exploitation

—victims of trauma as a result of being exposed to violence

—deprived of education and recreation

What this creates is a society free of morals, acceptance, forgiveness and all the wonderful things that make us human. Without kindness, self expression and creativity and of course love, they become like machines, and learn only to follow orders mechanically.