Stop the use of Children as Soldiers in Burma
Burma uses more Child Soldiers than any country in the world. In 2002 Human Rights Watch estimated 70,000 soldiers in the Burma Army are below the age of 18. This is a massive problem that few are struggling to address.
The recruitment of children is a war crime under international law and the destruction of childhood is very wrong. The recruitment process is often committed in the most brutal manner involving abduction, extended periods in detention, beating and other mistreatment.
Numerous young men recount traumatic experiences of having seen civilians being injured, killed, raped and tortured and having been forced to commit the same acts themselves.
This issue must be dealt with by both the international community and all people of Burma.
We demand the Burmese Generals are brought before the International Criminal Court to answer for War Crimes and Crimes against Humanity.
Help us care for those affected and bring those responsible for these crimes to justice.
Please stand with us against this heinous crime.
There is plenty of evidence of the widespread use of child soldiers in Burma, already documented and published, available through this website.
The facts are on the facts page;
There is filmed evidence on the video page;
Resources for advocacy and documentation or guidelines help and advice on reintegration is available on the resources page, with links to other organisations;
There is a webstore where you can put your money where your mouth is and help support former child soldiers who have run away from the Burma Army to get an education and reintegrate into the community;
We request everyone visit the action page, where you can participate in quick and simple actions to add your voice to the cry for justice.
The very recent situations facing child soldiers in active service can be seen on our news page;
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