An international movement for human rights has knocked on the doors of SMU.
KONY 2012, an initiative started by the non-profit Invisible Children, wants to bring the actions of Joseph Kony to light.
Joseph Kony is the leader of central Africa’s Lord’s Resistance Army. His recruiting tactics involve the heavy exploitation of children – boys are forced into the military and girls are turned into sex slaves.
“Where you live shouldn’t determine whether you live,” Jason Russell, Invisible Children’s co-founder, said in his film represents.”
But, not all students agree with Anderson.
“We have to look at the whole issue. Is Invisible Children the best organization to donate to? Is mass activism really going to solve the problem? I think people should look at all sides of the issue,” Laura Chen, a sophomore, said.
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Video shot and edited by Summer Dashe [email protected].