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KONY 2012
Who is Joseph Kony?
Joseph Kony is the world’s worst war criminal. In 1987 he took over leadership of an existing rebel group and renamed it the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA).
The LRA has earned a reputation for its cruel and brutal tactics. When Joseph Kony found himself running out of fighters, he started abducting children to be soldiers in his army or “wives” for his officers. The LRA is encouraged to rape, mutilate, and kill civilians–often with blunt weapons.
The LRA is no longer active in northern Uganda (where it originated) but it continues its campaign of violence in Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, and South Sudan. In its 26-year history, the LRA has abducted more than 30,000 children and displaced at least 2.1 million people.
What is the goal of KONY 2012?
Invisible Children has been working for 9 years to end Africa’s longest-running armed conflict. U.S. military advisers are currently deployed in Central Africa on a “time-limited” mission to stop Kony and disarm the LRA. If Kony isn’t captured this year, the window will be gone. We are taking action to ensure these two things:
1) That Joseph Kony is known as the World’s Worst War Criminal.
2) That U.S. and international efforts to stop Kony are bolstered with a more comprehensive strategy for disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR).
Why are we making Joseph Kony "famous"?
Invisible Children’s KONY 2012 campaign aims to make Joseph Kony famous, not to celebrate him, but to raise support for his arrest and set a precedent for international justice. In this case, notoriety translates to public support. If people know about the crimes that Kony has been committing for 26 years, they will unite to stop him.
Secondly, we want Kony to be famous so that when he is stopped, he will be a visible, concrete example of international justice. Then other war criminals will know that their mass atrocities will not go unnoticed or unpunished.
Yesterday at 04:55:55 AM by mr-ignored Views: 80 | Comments: 2
I just joined this Forum to ask your advice; I'm Robby and I'm 39, live in the UK where I work as a Freelance Web Designer from home. I never had any kids of my own as I didn't fancy all the nappy stuff; I get on fantastically well with my sister's kids who I have a good laugh with and love beyond the stars. So maybe I am a great Uncle but a shit step-dad? Either way, please read on and I'd appreciate your feedback....
I've been with my partner for just over a year and it's all good but her 14 year old daughter (who we'll call 'K') really gets on my nerves sometimes as she is lazy beyond belief, hardly ever goes out and doesn't really seem to let me into her life - just goes to her Mum instead. She's a good kid but she is so lazy it's unreal. I may be a bit fussier than other pe...
April 27, 2012, 06:56:35 AM by FirecrackerE | Views: 163 | Comments: 0
Are you having a baby? Are you aged 16 – 30 and based in the UK? Do you want to share your story?
Firecracker Films are making a landmark documentary for BBC3, following young Brits embarking on one of the most remarkable journeys of their lives – having a baby.
We’re looking for individuals or couples, aged between 16-25, who are having a baby and want to share their story.
We want YOU to film yourself over several months, capturing the highs and lows along the way.
Perhaps you've just found out you're pregnant, or you’re soon to give birth? Maybe this is your first child, or perhaps you're already a parent? Is having a child scary, hard work, as well as joyous and rewarding?
April 24, 2012, 11:07:15 PM by Big daddy Eis Views: 224 | Comments: 4
Today William celebrated his 3rd birthday. Where does the time go. I remember when he was born and it seems like just yesterday i was telling everyone that we were going to the hospital, now he is an independent t3 year old. Here is a picture of the guy with of his presents, the monster truck shirt, and the monster truck. He now has about 10 little ones, and 5 large ones.
April 23, 2012, 09:06:21 PM by JELCasting | Views: 225 | Comments: 0
Hi dads!
I'll admit, I'm not a dad, but I AM looking to speak to some AWESOME Stay At Home Dads! My name is Judy Lee and I'm a casting director in Burbank. Evolution Media and a MAJOR CABLE NETWORK (wish I could say which one here but I promise you and/or your significant other definitely watches it ) are teaming up to create a wonderful new docu-series about STAY AT HOME DADS. Here's are a few questions to consider:
Do you work from home while being a STAY AT HOME DAD?
OR did the economy lead you to become a STAY AT HOME DAD?
Have you found the perfect balance between taking care of the kids and keeping up with the guys?
Do you LOVE being the dad that ROCKS the minivan or do you miss the company car?
April 21, 2012, 04:43:31 PM by marcus90 | Views: 265 | Comments: 3
I'm 21 and my girlfriend is 18 and we were caught off by her getting pregnant. It's not that im not happy about it, Im just scared that im going to suck at being a dad. I have a good job and my own house but I dont even know were to start with a new born ive never taken care of any babys kids nothing Im the baby in the family lol. Also her and I havnt been together long at all 7months and we had a rocky start. I cheated on her she cheated on me she went to jail we got back together and bam next think i know baby on the way. I'm not scared that the kid isnt mine but i dont think we ll last and i wouldnt want to be a weekend dad or have to fight to see my baby. As of now were doing ok we talk alot of thing out and are making plans together and are taking "us" for real now. If and anyone cou...
April 17, 2012, 02:59:33 PM by Rhino81 | Views: 231 | Comments: 1
Well let me tell you a little about my situation, I have 2 kids from a previous reletionship and now married with a few step kids and a 1 yr old me and my wife had. I have been thinking a lot about moving to be closer to my dad since he is getting older and no one there besides my stepmother and he lives about a 6 hour drive from were I am at. He is so excited if I get to go out there. My concern is my 2 kids that are here, we are not exactly close I get them every other weekend, there teens now , and seems they don't want to be with me all the time. Now the majority of my family live here but hardly see them seems they don't want to embrace my stepkids part of the family, but my dad considers all of them family and I am so ready to leave this place and move on, any advice, would I be doin...
April 12, 2012, 01:57:27 AM by joshstew | Views: 275 | Comments: 3
My wife has ADHD and my brother has AS (Asperger's). I have always been interested in the way people's minds works and learning styles. Is anyone else interested in these things?
April 02, 2012, 12:41:20 AM by Keith Views: 452 | Comments: 14
My son wanted a bike for his birthday, so we got him a nice BMX bike. I told him that I would help him learn. He was doing extremely well and I have been very proud of him. But tonight he had his first major wreck and shortly after that we were on our way to Children's Hospital. I don't know how it happened or what did it, but he had a major gash on his upper thigh, about 3 inches from his man parts. He got lucky on that!
He ended up getting 9 stitches and all is well now, except for the pain he has. I feel bad for him so I'm not sending him to school tomorrow. I will take care of him and let him have an easy day. He informed me that it may take up to 2 weeks before he gets back on the bike again.
March 22, 2012, 12:31:19 PM by spddrcr Views: 245 | Comments: 1
Ok so my older son is 10 and is in boy scouts now and is working his way up to tenderfoot. My question is how do people afford to pay for scouts? It seems for him to go to most of the events it would cost a small fortune. we were originally told there was an assistance program then told there was not and am now being told again there is. Jackson does have an account where he does the regular fundraisers where he does earn money for the troop and a percentage goes to the account but how many family and friends can we alienate with fundraising? I have found other troops in the area that cost far less for activities and dues, sorry for ranting but i want my kid to do the best he can in scout after already devoting all the time he has ranking through the various stages of cub scouts. We ...