The document discusses child soldiers in the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Sri Lanka. It outlines key factors that led children to join the LTTE, such as becoming separated from parents, economic hardships, and lack of education opportunities. It describes the rigorous training regimen child soldiers endured, including physical training and skills development. It discusses measures taken to rehabilitate former child soldiers and prevent further recruitment, like vocational training, education, and psychosocial support. Findings from a study on child soldiers in the LTTE found that many were recruited against their will and that the majority of dead LTTE fighters were under 18 years old. Recommendations include strengthening laws around child rights