Let’s not forget about them.
I am not sure about you, but I feel at least partially responsible. I am super sensitive to this crisis and literally tear up and cry every time I see or hear something about these children.
While I am very familiar with the maddening and heart wrenching story of the children of Dafur, I feel that this crisis is a hot topic in the media and with our celebrities.
I seem to hear a whole lot less about the Iraqi war orphans. I have seen a few blurbs here and there, but not as much as some other situations. I am aware also that these children are not able to be adopted, so they could add to the seemingly disinterest of the media.
In a way I feel a responsibility to these children, after all, it was my country who went over there and bombed their cities. Yes, I understand life was not a Disneyland for them before either, but I am fairly certain that over 2 million (est. in 2007) Afghan orphans and even more Iraqi orphans would love to have their parents back.
Regardless of what side of the war fence one falls on, it is an undeniably tragedy that so many children have been affected but these conflicts. They live in deplorable conditions and there is very little hope for their future. In my heart, I feel like there isn’t enough being done for these children. I wish I could take care of them all.
What can we do?
Unicef is working hard to help these little children. (Not only that but they are also currently working in Dafur, Myanmar, and China) You can make any size donation- every bit helps. I know times are tough for a lot of people now with food & gas prices rising, but all you have to do is skip a one coffee and in return get to know you did what you could to help restore life back to these blameless victims.
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5 Responses to “Let’s not forget about them.”
May 15th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
If we all unite to help those in disgrace, I am sure we could make a difference instead of waiting for goverments officials to act. Bloggers Unite was a great idea and I am glad a lot of bloggers respond to the call.
Great post and a wonderful contribution for Bloggers Unite for Human Rights.
I invite you check my post where I give a brief panorama on Human Rights situation in Mexico.
May 15th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
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May 15th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
It is so gut-wrenching that I feel like people turn their heads to the whole situation. In America, at least, it’s not something discussed too often. I see a few bumper stickers and yard signs here and there, but we are so wrong to not be involved. All of us. Thank you for the reminder.
May 16th, 2008 at 5:30 am
Thanks for your thoughts on this important human rights issue. As the Preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights reminds us, “…recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world.”
Dave Donelson, author of Heart of Diamonds
May 17th, 2008 at 1:20 am
Nice post. Unicef do an excellent job plus people like Angelina who not only adopt but also work tirelessly to make sure the world doesn’t forget the children of war torn areas.
Thankfully our major South African newspapers do highlight the problems daily so we have no excuse not to be aware.
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