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Young victims of Colombian conflict express themselves through photographyMany survivors of the conflict in Colombia have fled to Venezuela to take refuge where they face problems like unemployment and poverty. However, a workshop has given some refugee children the opportunity to express themselves through photography. |
Posts Tagged ‘young people’
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US bloggers on the case of kidnapping Haitian orphansBloggers continue to discuss the case of US missionaries charged with trying to adopt out Haitian children without permission, as well as other child traffickers targeting vulnerable children. |
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Somalia: Is the government recruiting young Kenyans for war?Many bloggers believe that the Somali government is recruiting young Kenyans to fight rebels in the Horn of Africa. |
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Colombia: Reactions to young people exploited by militaryDifferent Colombian organizations share their points of view on the violence and armed conflict through videos, including those chronicling family members protesting the deaths of young men lured by the military under false pretenses. |
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Haiti: Why all the stories about orphans?A month after the earthquake in Haiti, problems have emerged involving the treatment of children who are orphaned or separated from their families. |
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Rwanda: Videos of volunteeringA group of volunteers have made videos of the people they met and worked with in Rwanda, including young people affected by the genocide. |
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Rape epidemic fuels fistula cases in the Democratic Republic of CongoBecause rape has been used as a weapon of war in the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, many young women and girls are suffering from traumatic fistula, an injury women can experience as a result of rape or force of objects to the genitalia. However, these women and girls are now being treated for their injuries. |
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Darfur: Youth keep crisis in the spotlightThough the major conflict has ceased in Darfur, in western Sudan, the continuing instability and ongoing attacks have been particularly harmful for region’s young people. But youth both within and outside of Sudan have been vital in raising awareness and funds and trying to bring change to Darfur. |
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Giving back in Haiti: One young volunteer’s storyRĂ©gine Zamor, a Haitian-American, has gone to Haiti to volunteer her services, despite being unaffiliated with any major NGO. In a video interview, she talks about distributing food that she herself arranged to bring and about volunteering in a clinic. |
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A ‘climate of fear’ at the Thai-Burma borderThe oppressive regime running Burma has both forced many Burmese into displaced person camps in Thailand. Young Burmese people are particularly vulnerable, especially due to issues such as sexual health education and trafficking. |
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Haiti: Teens’ perspective on the earthquakeThe aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti has been devastating, particularly for its young people. Many young people have blogged about their experiences dealing with this crisis. |
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Caring about Congo: Youth use art to cope with violenceThe years of conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo have taken their toll on the country. But young people are writing music and making videos to both express their frustration as well as to raise global awareness of the situation. |
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Israeli and Palestinian youth make peace through filmDespite their differences, Palestinian and Israeli youths are coming together in peacemaking efforts. Two different organizations are helping them make use of the media (through videos and a multi-lingual magazine), in order to overcome differences and try to better understand one another. |
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Will you listen: Young voices from conflict zones: Part IIThese excerpts of young people talking about their experiences with armed conflict show how they face the loss of their homes and the disruption of their education. |
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