Children abducted in the night, carried off to be abused and forced into becoming militia soldiers? Trudging miles after mile, scared, hungry, and killed if they try to escape. Bad fiction?
In Uganda, this is apparently a very real fear for children. Stories from some who have lived to tell of their ordeal are now being heard by the United Nations. The UN doesn’t have a great track record when it comes to atrocities, but yeah, they’ve “issued a statement.” Oh, boy.
Wonder why we haven't heard more about this?
There is a group, or more accurately a movement, trying to get the word out and put an end to this injustice. You can learn more at InvisibleChildren.com. There are videos and news items to help you get informed. They plan to take to the streets of the capital June 22-23 and lobby US “leaders.”
This organization was recently featured on Oprah. It sounds promising (still, I urge everyone to research any organization thoroughly for themselves before joining or donating).
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
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