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New initiative seeks to rehabilitate child soldiers. (Nation).(United States Department of Labor is funding World Vision)(Brief Article)

From: National Catholic Reporter  |  Date: 5/30/2003  |  Author: Coday, Dennis

The U.S. Department of Labor is funding a $13 million initiative through the global Christian aid agency World Vision to offer education and rehabilitation for former child soldiers. "The plight of child soldiers offends the world's sense of decency and the code of conduct of civilized nations," said Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao.

World Vision estimates that 300,000 children are fighting in more than 34 conflicts around the world. In the past 10 years, the agency estimates that ...

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