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Northern Uganda Conflict

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Uganda child soldier
For more than two decades in northern Uganda, children were caught in the crossfire of civil war. They were kidnapped by rebels and forced to fight — both against government soldiers, and their own communities. They were beaten, mutilated, raped and forced to commit atrocities, often against their own families.
World Vision helps these children overcome the trauma of living in this war zone. Worldwide, we are advocating for peace on behalf of these children.

HDNet World Report:
Interviews with former child soldiers and staff from the Children of War Rehabilitation Center in Gulu, Uganda, run by World Vision.

Ugandan Child Soldiers from Vicky Collins on Vimeo.



Northern Uganda in the news

For many former child soldiers, the war is never over
Monsters & Critics, February 12, 2011

Northern Uganda films

Kassim the Dream
The story of World Champion Boxer, Kassim "The Dream" Ouma - born in Uganda, kidnapped by the rebel army and trained to be a child soldier at the age of 6.
More about the film ...


Oscar-nominated "War Dance"
This documentary follows three children from a displacement camp in the war zone as they compete in the Uganda National music competition. More about the film ...

Caught in the crossfire
View a segment from World Vision's documentary "Caught in the Crossfire: Uganda's Children of War," whic documents the trials faced by war-scarred youth who receive help at World Vision's Children of War Center in Gulu.

Uganda's children of war

Read more about the history of Uganda's conflict and children affected by war.

Issue experts

Jesse Eaves
Policy advisor, children in crisis

Policy statements

Peace, then justice in northern Uganda
World Vision's position on the International Criminal Court and Ugandan peace negotiations

Pawns of politics: Children, conflict, and peace in northern Uganda
World Vision policy paper

World Vision calls for committment to peace agreements
World Vision statement

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