World Systems @ KSU

A militia leader tried for breaking int'l law against child soldiers

page 2/6 from the BBC on children used for war   this one exemplifies their injuries and suffering

odern issues of the possibility and threat of war on children and families....

modern issues of the possibility and threat of war on children and families....

MSNBC        The pleas of the children involved

This site describes the causes and effects of Global Warming.

Provides a brief overview of the UNFCCC and what has been discussed at it's annual conferences.

This page describes the details involving the controversy surrounding Global Warming.

On the political side of global warming, nearly all Democrats realize that global warming is, in fact, a real problem while their counterpart Republicans deny this reality. According to the article, "In the United States, a February 2007 survey found that 95% of the 41 Congressional Democrats surveyed agreed 'it's been proven beyond a reasonable doubt that the Earth is warming because of man-made problems' while only 13% of the 31 Republicans surveyed agreed." And, although the U.S. has not ratified the Kyoto Protocol, 195 U.S. cities have pledged to reduce carbon emissions.

Amnesty international's  site on child warfare   how and why they are used etc...

HRW's listing of countries specifically using children in war and listings with more info. on the country of your choice

really good TIME magazine article on child soldiers

Has good first hand experiences from the children themselves

wikipedia breaks down the historical use of military soldiers throughout time, it is not a new thing.

Wikipedia's definition and historical context of the use of child soldiers.

The site is dedicated to informing the public of child soldiers by signing a petition and sending to your local congressman

Center for Defense's site on child soldiers and steps that are being taken from the US to battle the issue.

The best site I've found so far. It is specifically aimed at bringing child soldiers to a personal level with stories from the child soldiers themselves and their experiences and reasons for being soldiers.

A website strictly dedicated to childrens rights and has alot of info on children in war.

Proposed Child Prevention Act - This bill is currently being considered at the UN at present day

Current article of present day situation and explanation of "Paris Principles" intended to prevent recruitment of children.

The design of a laptop computer designed as an educational tool to bring learning, information, and communication to children in developing countries.