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When Boys and Girls Are Used in War: CitizenKid Uncovers the Hidden Truth

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In a world where armed conflict and violence continue to plague countless lives, one of the most hidden and heartbreaking realities is the use of child soldiers. Boys and girls, often as young as 8 or 9 years old, are abducted, coerced, or forced into fighting in wars that are not their own.

Child Soldier: When Boys and Girls Are Used in War (CitizenKid)

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Language	:	English
File size	:	20020 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	48 pages

In the powerful and eye-opening book, When Boys and Girls Are Used in War: CitizenKid, author and activist Craig Kielburger shines a light on this global crisis, exposing the brutal reality of child soldiers and calling for urgent action to protect children from this grave violation of their rights.

Through a series of compelling personal stories and in-depth analysis, Kielburger takes readers on a journey into the lives of child soldiers, revealing the horrors they endure and the challenges they face. He introduces us to a young girl in South Sudan who was abducted by rebels and forced to become a sex slave, and to a boy in the Democratic Republic of Congo who was trained to kill his own people.

Kielburger also explores the root causes of child soldiering, including poverty, inequality, and political instability. He argues that these factors create a breeding ground for armed groups to exploit children, using them as weapons of war.

But When Boys and Girls Are Used in War is not just a book about the horrors of child soldiering. It is also a story of hope and resilience. Kielburger profiles former child soldiers who have escaped the horrors of war and are now working to rebuild their lives and make a difference in the world.

One of these former child soldiers is Ishmael Beah, who was abducted by government forces in Sierra Leone at the age of 13 and forced to fight in a brutal civil war. After escaping, Beah went on to become a world-renowned author and activist, speaking out against the use of child soldiers and advocating for peace.

Kielburger's book is a powerful indictment of the use of child soldiers and a call to action to end this global crisis. He argues that we cannot afford to turn a blind eye to the suffering of these children, and that we must do everything in our power to protect them from this grave violation of their rights.

When Boys and Girls Are Used in War is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of our world. It is a book that will open your eyes to the hidden truth about child soldiers, and it will inspire you to take action to make a difference.

To learn more about the issue of child soldiers and to support organizations working to protect children from this grave violation of their rights, please visit the following websites: