Who: Michele Tyler ~ Tyler is a part of a committee that researches the possible solutions to ending child soldiers.
What: The main issue is deciding on possible solutions to solving the injustice. In this, Tyler discusses major plans that would help solve this, making it easy to create the solution page.
When: This does not give the date it was written. It is still relevant today considering every solution can still be used and the use of children in military roles is still an injustice today.
Where: This article refers to every place where this is an issue. It brings up the Democratic Republic of Congo, however. Though this problem is not occurring where we are today, it is still a major issue that everybody should be concerned with.
Why: The author wrote this in order to gain people's help in fighting for these children. It is not biased, it just gives important details in how to end it.
How: I can implement what I have learned by becoming involved and trying to help others realize the solutions. This article changed the way I think and act because it gave me a good base as to how I can help to fight.
What: The main issue is deciding on possible solutions to solving the injustice. In this, Tyler discusses major plans that would help solve this, making it easy to create the solution page.
When: This does not give the date it was written. It is still relevant today considering every solution can still be used and the use of children in military roles is still an injustice today.
Where: This article refers to every place where this is an issue. It brings up the Democratic Republic of Congo, however. Though this problem is not occurring where we are today, it is still a major issue that everybody should be concerned with.
Why: The author wrote this in order to gain people's help in fighting for these children. It is not biased, it just gives important details in how to end it.
How: I can implement what I have learned by becoming involved and trying to help others realize the solutions. This article changed the way I think and act because it gave me a good base as to how I can help to fight.
Who: The Human Rights Watch ~ They are one of the world's leading independent organizations dedicated to protecting the rights of all humans.
What: The main issue that is addressed is the problems of Child Soldiers. Their main points are keeping people updated on what is happening with the issue currently. They also include many interesting facts about the statistics. This is important to me because it gave me a lot of useful information to help better understand the problem.
When: It was last updated in the current year, making the information more reliable and current.
Where: The reading is referring to mainly Africa, though it gives updates about children from all around the world.
Why: This article was written in order to give a voice to those who cannot speak out and encourage people to help fix the problem. It is not biased considering it just gives facts, statistics, and updates.
How: I can implement the given information by using it in the website so that others can learn about it. This reading changes the way I think about the issue because it gave me more of an awareness of what is happening in the world.
What: The main issue that is addressed is the problems of Child Soldiers. Their main points are keeping people updated on what is happening with the issue currently. They also include many interesting facts about the statistics. This is important to me because it gave me a lot of useful information to help better understand the problem.
When: It was last updated in the current year, making the information more reliable and current.
Where: The reading is referring to mainly Africa, though it gives updates about children from all around the world.
Why: This article was written in order to give a voice to those who cannot speak out and encourage people to help fix the problem. It is not biased considering it just gives facts, statistics, and updates.
How: I can implement the given information by using it in the website so that others can learn about it. This reading changes the way I think about the issue because it gave me more of an awareness of what is happening in the world.
Who: The Amnesty International USA ~ It is an international program that is a global movement of people fighting injustice and promoting human rights. They received a Nobel Peace Prize for their live-saving work.
What: The issue is governments that are allowing children to be used for military roles. They give reasons as to why this is a major injustice and what happens to the children.
When: This article was last updated in the current year. This makes the information given up-to-date and trustworthy.
Where: This is referring to all locations in which child soldiers are used.
Why: The Amnesty International brings this awareness because they work to protect people whenever justice and freedom are denied. They investigate and expose abuses by educating the public. They also help to transform societies to create a safer world that is just. This is unbiased because it is trying to create awareness of an injustice by giving the facts.
How: I can implement what is written with in this by telling others about them and relaying the information to others. It changed the way I act because I know that I am lucky to be born in a place where child soldiers are nonexistent and lacking. I know not to take the little things for granted, and realize that my education and having a healthy family is a privilege.
What: The issue is governments that are allowing children to be used for military roles. They give reasons as to why this is a major injustice and what happens to the children.
When: This article was last updated in the current year. This makes the information given up-to-date and trustworthy.
Where: This is referring to all locations in which child soldiers are used.
Why: The Amnesty International brings this awareness because they work to protect people whenever justice and freedom are denied. They investigate and expose abuses by educating the public. They also help to transform societies to create a safer world that is just. This is unbiased because it is trying to create awareness of an injustice by giving the facts.
How: I can implement what is written with in this by telling others about them and relaying the information to others. It changed the way I act because I know that I am lucky to be born in a place where child soldiers are nonexistent and lacking. I know not to take the little things for granted, and realize that my education and having a healthy family is a privilege.
Who: Child Soldiers International Charity ~ They are a charity that helps by receiving donations in order to work to end the use of children in combat.
What: The issue addressed is the recruitment of children for military use. They teach about the main places in which child soldiers are the most abundant and talk about why it is an issue.
When: Like the others, this was updated in 2013, ensuring updated information.
Where: This focuses mainly on places like Africa, where the use of child soldiers is plentiful.
Why: They are fully dedicated to ending the recruitment of children through global monitoring, in-depth work on selected countries, and research on key issues relating to the main problem.
How: I can implement this reading by using the main facts to tell others about the issue at hand.
What: The issue addressed is the recruitment of children for military use. They teach about the main places in which child soldiers are the most abundant and talk about why it is an issue.
When: Like the others, this was updated in 2013, ensuring updated information.
Where: This focuses mainly on places like Africa, where the use of child soldiers is plentiful.
Why: They are fully dedicated to ending the recruitment of children through global monitoring, in-depth work on selected countries, and research on key issues relating to the main problem.
How: I can implement this reading by using the main facts to tell others about the issue at hand.
Who: Ishmael Beah ~ He is qualified to discuss the issue of child soldiers because he is a survivor. What: The main issue addressed is the aftermath on a child that has dealt with being kidnapped and forced to working military roles.
When: Beah was interviewed by CNN on October 9, 2012. It deals with what he struggles with today.
Where: He talks about his time with the Revolutionary United Front in West Africa.
Why: The author wrote this article in order to inform others what this issue can do to people. It is important because this perspective is rarely ever given and it helps people to better understand the issue at hand.
How: I can implement what I learned by sharing the interview with others. It will help people realize completely how terrible and inhumane this is. This changed the way I think and act because helped me connect to what these children feel. I am able to fully understand, making me view my life as easy and less problematic because this is a tough struggle for children all over and I am very lucky to not have to live my life in fear.
When: Beah was interviewed by CNN on October 9, 2012. It deals with what he struggles with today.
Where: He talks about his time with the Revolutionary United Front in West Africa.
Why: The author wrote this article in order to inform others what this issue can do to people. It is important because this perspective is rarely ever given and it helps people to better understand the issue at hand.
How: I can implement what I learned by sharing the interview with others. It will help people realize completely how terrible and inhumane this is. This changed the way I think and act because helped me connect to what these children feel. I am able to fully understand, making me view my life as easy and less problematic because this is a tough struggle for children all over and I am very lucky to not have to live my life in fear.