Youth Conscription: Disruption, Disempowerment and the Global Human Rights Challenge
ResearchBYCentre for Youth Policy
Forced conscription is defended in the name of national unity, security, and discipline in youth. However, critics argue that it is an abrupt detour from personal development, unnecessarily exposing young adults to rigid hierarchies and authoritarian structures. This piece explores the hidden consequences of youth conscription - ranging from educational, psychological and health impacts to human rights violation and urges a critical reassessment of whether such practices are sustainable or do more harm than good.
