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Support the Child Soldier Prevention Act of 2007

Help Stop the Use of Child Soldiers, and take a moment to write a letter to your Congress, and ask them to pass the Child Soldier Prevention Act of 2007.

Support the Child Soldier Prevention Act of 2007

Human Rights Watch has launched a campaign in support of the Act called, Children in the Ranks, the site has a video, and numerous resources, on how you can get involved. They even give you a sample letter to send to your Congressmen, contact information, facts and figures, and so much more. It's that simple! Check it out today.

 

Author

Cassandra Clifford

Cassandra Clifford is the Founder and Executive Director of Bridge to Freedom Foundation, which works to enhance and improve the services and opportunities available to survivors of modern slavery. She holds an M.A., International Relations from Dublin City University in Ireland, as well as a B.A., Marketing and A.S., Fashion Merchandise/Marketing from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island.

Cassandra has previously worked in both the corporate and charity sector for various industries and causes, including; Child Trafficking, Learning Disabilities, Publishing, Marketing, Public Relations and Fashion. Currently Cassandra is conducting independent research on the use of rape as a weapon of war, as well as America’s Pimp Culture and its Impact on Modern Slavery. In addition to her many purists Cassandra is also working to develop a series of children’s books.

Cassandra currently resides in the Washington, D.C. metro area, where she also writes for the Examiner, as the DC Human Rights Examiner, and serves as an active leadership member of DC Stop Modern Slavery.


Areas of Focus:
Children's Rights; Human Rights; Conflict