Stop US Military Support to Countries Using Child Soldiers

The horror of war can be traumatic for any soldier. Its psychological scars can last a lifetime.

Imagine if children as young as 7 were forced to fight.

Right now, governments around the world are using children as frontline solders, porters, and spies. The UN estimates that 250,000 children are actively involved in armed conflicts.

In many cases, the US is providing military financing, training, and weapons to the very governments that recruit and use child soldiers.

A bipartisan bill to curb this misguided military aid could see movement in the Senate this month, and your action today is critical.

Most of the countries perpetuating this problem rely on US military aid—when that aid is threatened, it can provide governments a powerful incentive to change their ways. That's why this bill has the potential to make a significant difference.

Children should not be forced to endure the terrors of war. Please take action today to end this deplorable practice.

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Dear [ Decision Maker ],

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Right now, governments around the world are using children as frontline solders, porters, and spies. The UN estimates that 250,000 children are actively involved in armed conflicts. In many cases, the US is providing military financing, training, and weapons to the very governments that recruit and use child soldiers.

As one of your constituents, I am writing to ask that you co-sponsor S. 1175, the Child Soldier Prevention Act. If you are already a co-sponsor, please encourage your colleagues to join with you. Senators Durbin and Brownback have introduced the bill to encourage governments to disarm, demobilize, and rehabilitate child soldiers from government forces and government-supported militias.

Most of the countries perpetuating this problem rely on US military aid-when that aid is threatened, it can provide governments a powerful incentive to change their ways. That's why this bill has the potential to make a significant difference.

Children should not be forced to endure the terrors of war. Please take action today to end this deplorable practice.

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]

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