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It is essential that grassroots advocacy groups network extensively with other groups operating in South East Asia and Internationally in order to increase global awareness of the issues of child soldiers in Burma. They should then cooperate with similar human … Continue reading
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Bamboo People
“Bambo People” is a novel about two boys 15 year old boys, one a refugee and one a child soldier, that takes place in modern Burma. Through the book the reader begins to understand the societal, political, and cultural challenges … Continue reading
Who runs Burma’s Junta
The State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) currently runs the Burmese state despite Aung San Suu Kyi’s calls for democracy. Much of the SPDC’s inner working are shrouded in secret but is believed to be made up of approximately 11 … Continue reading
“Child Soldiers: Burma’s Sons of Sorrow
A couple weeks ago a Thailand based advocacy group released a report titled, “Child Soldiers, Burma’s Sons of Sorrow.” This recent report details how the Burmese government has done relatively little to curb child recruitment into the military. Most battalions … Continue reading
Human Rights Defenders and Promoters
Human Rights Defenders and Promoters (HRDP) is a local Burmese advocacy group founded by U Myint Aye. Its purpose is to promote awareness of universal human rights and the rights of the abused in Burma. In addition they assist the … Continue reading
ILO to Become More Proactive
“Last year the ILO received 83 complaints of child soldier recruitment, Marshall said, while 46 children had been officially discharged by the army. The total number of complaints received by the organization since it began its complaints mechanism in February … Continue reading
Recruitment of Children
According to the U.S. Campaign for Burma, “As of mid-2006, generals in Burma have required a quota of 7,000 new recruits each month in efforts to build up the military, now around 400,000.” The lack of volunteers has led to … Continue reading
Child Soldiers and Opium Cultivation
Although Burma doesn’t produce the same quantities of opium as its infamous Golden Triangle days, opium production is once again on the rise. Over one million people are believed to be currently working in this industry. The correlation with the … Continue reading
The Story of a Child Soldier
Sixteen-year-old Htun Htun Oo, in 2009, escaped the area of Burma controlled by the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA). He had to swim across the Salween River to escape, in fear of being tortured and killed if he was caught … Continue reading
Child Soldiers in Burma
This commercial by Causecast is to inform the audience that the Burmese military captures/kidnaps children and forces them to serve in the military. By increasing international awareness and pressuring the international community to act these abuses can end.
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