INTERNALLY DISPLACED CHILDREN

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That this House is appalled that 13 million children across the world are displaced in their own country; notes that displaced children in Africa and Asia are on average displaced for six years; further notes that displaced children are particularly vulnerable to attack, sexual abuse, hunger, disease, deprivation and recruitment as child soldiers; recognises that governments must ensure that these children's rights are upheld under domestic and international law; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to guarantee that in its development assistance and diplomatic endeavours it works to ensure that displaced people are given protection and humanitarian aid.