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*<center>Torture has a profound and long-lasting impact on children’s development. Immediate consequences of torture include physical and psychological injuries. In the long term, torture can cause developmental delays, emotional and behavioural problems, and mental health disorders.</center>*

*<center>The different types of torture that children may experience include physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. All forms of torture are damaging to children’s development. Physical abuse can cause physical injuries, including bruises, broken bones, burns, and even death. Sexual abuse can cause physical injuries as well as emotional trauma. Emotional abuse can damage a child’s self-esteem and sense of worth.</center>*

*<center>Torture during childhood can have a ripple effect throughout the victim’s life. Adults who were tortured as children are more likely to experience depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse problems, and relationship difficulties. They may also have difficulty trusting others and trouble forming attachments. Torture leaves its mark on entire families; parents may suffer from anxiety and depression as they watch their child go through the aftermath of torture. </center>*

*<center>The long-term effects of torture on children’s development can be prevented. Parents and caregivers should provide a safe and nurturing environment, free from physical and emotional harm. Governments must ensure that torture is not used as a means of punishment or control, and they should provide resources to support victims of torture. With the right help, children who have been tortured can learn to cope with their experiences and live fulfilling lives. 
The effects of torture on children’s development are devastating. It is essential that we do what we can to prevent torture and protect the rights of victims.</center>*

*<center>The physical effects of torture can be both short-term and long-term. Short-term effects may include bruises, cuts, broken bones, and sexual assault. Long-term effects may include chronic pain, headaches, gastrointestinal problems, and health problems related to the use of force or restraint.</center>*

*<center>The psychological effects of torture can be just as debilitating as the physical effects. PTSD is a common reaction to torture; however, not everyone who experiences torture will develop PTSD. Other psychological reactions to torture include anxiety, depression, flashbacks, nightmares, insomnia, and difficulty trusting others.
The impact of torture doesn't end when the physical violence stops. The long-term consequences of torture can last a lifetime. </center>*

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*<center>Let our children not grow up in a terrible world. Together we can make it better. It is our destiny to
suffer from the past, to long for the future, but to forget the present.
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