Strengthening victim care mechanisms in CAR : Access to justice and reparation for child victims of armed conflict

The question of reparation for damage caused to victims of violations of international law obligations is certainly not new. It is, however, the subject of renewed interest, under the combined influence of international human rights law, international criminal law, humanitarian law and the law of international responsibility. What's more, the number of claims for compensation before domestic and international courts is on the increase, fuelling a growing body of litigation on reparations. The current era is marked by growing recognition of the right to reparation of individual victims of violations of international obligations, not only in the field of human rights, but also in that of international humanitarian law. However, the best means of protection will remain prevention - political, legal and social - by prematurely tackling the potential causes of conflict. This book is intended as a contribution to the process of strengthening mechanisms for access to justice and reparation for victims of armed conflict in the Central African Republic.