Exploited!: Child Soldiers

Child soldiers pose one of the world’s most serious human rights problems. Governments and nongovernmental groups are working to protect, assist and rehabilitate children associated with fighting forces.

Q&A

Conversation with a Former Child Soldier

Author Ishmael Beah, a former child soldier, works for the day when those who abuse children in this way are held accountable.

Articles

Former Child Soldier Uses Music as a Weapon Against Violence

Youth Worldwide Join in Call to Stop Use of Child Soldiers

Programs Help Child Soldiers Return Home

Reintegration a Major Issue for Former Child Soldiers

eJournal USA

Timeline

Evolution of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

For centuries, philosophers, statesmen, religious leaders and activists have been defining what now have become widely accepted concepts for human rights.

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Child soldiers pose one of the world’s most serious human rights problems. Governments and nongovernmental groups are working to protect, assist and rehabilitate children associated with fighting forces.

Q&A

Conversation with a Former Child Soldier

Articles

Former Child Soldier Uses Music as a Weapon Against Violence

Youth Worldwide Join in Call to Stop Use of Child Soldiers

Programs Help Child Soldiers Return Home

Reintegration a Major Issue for Former Child Soldiers

eJournal USA

Timeline

Evolution of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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