a long way gone by ishmael beah
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A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah. What is a child soldier?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah
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What is a child soldier?
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"A 'child soldier' is defined as any child - boy or girl - under 18 years of age, who is part of any kind of regular or irregular armed force or armed group in any capacity, including, but not limited to: cooks, porters, messengers, and anyone accompanying such groups other than family members. It includes girls and boys recruited for sexual purposes and/or forced marriage. The definition, therefore, does not only refer to a child who is carrying, or has carried weapons" (Cape Town Principals, 1997).
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In how many countries are there child soldiers?
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Child soldiers are being used in over 36 countries worldwide.
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Today, there are approximately 300,000 child soldiers fighting in
armed conflict.
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Child soldiers are under the age of 18.
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Why are children used as child soldiers?
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Children are used as soldiers because they are easily manipulated and are too young to understand their actions.
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Child soldiers use AK-47s, M-16s and grenades because they are easy to use.
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Why do some children choose to join?
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Orphans and refugees sometimes see their only hope for survival is by joining a militia.
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What are some ways that child soldiers are used?
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Child soldiers are often used to clear landmines and as human
shields.
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HOW DO CHILDREN HANDLE THE EMOTIONAL IMPACT?
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Child soldiers are often given drugs to help them cope with their emotions making it easier for them to kill.
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Girl soldiers are often used as domestic sex slaves.
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Child soldiers are sometimes forced to commit atrocities
against their own families and villages.
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Many child soldiers are not welcome back home after a conflict ends because of cultural superstition.
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Children are the victims of conflict after witnessing or participating in murder and rape, becoming disabled, homeless or psychologically traumatized.
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The questions to ponder...
How does one overcome hardship?
Is redemption possible?
Are people truly capable of change?