August 14, 2025 — We are delighted to welcome a new member Ms. Jaclyn to the Global Taskforce for Youth Combatants.
Ms. Jaclyn is a 31-year-old farmer in Uganda. She was abducted by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) when she was 4 years old and was forced to carry weapons. After escaping at the age of 7, she discovered that both of her parents had already passed away. She then lived with her grandmother, the only surviving family member.
A year later, when her grandmother was not nearby, she was abducted again by the same group. She escaped once more after 2 years, together with 24 others who had also been abducted. All 23 of her companions were killed during the escape, and she was the only one who survived.
“I am determined to ensure that no one else will ever experience the kind of treatment I and those around me endured in the bush. I hope to amplify the voices of those who have long gone unheard, including victims of conflict, and am committed to working tirelessly to reduce the number of conflicts around the world.”
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