New research from Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict has found that counterterrorism efforts are harming children living in countries embroiled in armed conflict. Released on January 27, 2020, Watchlist’s latest policy note Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism: The Erosion of Children’s Rights in Armed Conflict says that governments have introduced counterterrorism measures that lack adequate safeguards for children and have, in some cases, led to violations of their rights. Despite legal protections for children in armed conflict, including those who may have committed crimes, counterterrorism policies are hurting children and violating their rights.