Gary Comstock, adviser to Amnesty International ISU, said in some countries, children are being forced into military service at an age where Americans would not accept it. We try to intervene on our behalf with governments who are illegally imprisoning these people. The protest is just one of many actions Amnesty International ISU is taking during Student Action Against Child Soldiers Week. A Candlelight Vigil will be held at 8 p.m. in front of Curtiss Hall. Amnesty International ISU is planning on a discussion of issues happening around the world, lighting of candles and a moment of silence for those whose rights are being violated.
Members also plan to explain their mission and how others can take a stand on human rights.
Pitter said Amnesty ISU writes about eight to 10 letters a month, most of them with the same intentions of persuading the countries to stop the killing. Sometimes we'll tell them to investigate, but mainly to stop whatever they are doing. This semester alone, Amnesty International ISU members sent letters of concern to Saudi Arabia, areas of Russia and Africa, Mexico and the United States on topics ranging from unfair trials and the death penalty to kidnapping and killing. You're writing to help free them and give back their rights that were taken away. Copyright 2000 by the Iowa State Daily Publications Board.