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Pending Legislation Concerning Child Soldiers

Several proposed bills addressing the use of child soldiers have been proposed in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. The Child Soldier Prevention Act of 2007 (S. 1175) would put pressure on governments that use or support the use of child soldiers in their own military by restricting United States military funding to such governments. It also would encourage the United States to increase funding for the demobilization and re-training of child soldiers to help them re-integrate into society. Finally, it would encourage the U.S. to work with the international community to prosecute those who have used child soldiers. Other bills being considered incorporate elements of S. 1175.

Please join us in urging the U.S. Congress to bring up for a vote and pass a bill to stop the use of child soldiers based on the principles of S. 1175.

Support People On the Ground

Help us let the people on the ground working to stop the use of child soldiers and to rehabilitate child soldiers know they have our support" (for letter to BVES workers)

Support Former Child Soldiers

Help us let former child soldiers who are trying to change their lives know they have our support (for letter to child soldiers).