CHILDREN’S RIGHTS

The most serious human rights abuse in the country is the illicit trafficking of children for labor, sexual trade and child soldiers. In August 2008 the UN Security Council working group on children in armed conflict confirmed the continued use and recruitment of child soldiers. The SC noted that its recommendations issued in a September 2007 report had not been acted upon by the government.

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CORRUPTION

Corruption breeds more corruption. In Chad, politicians and civil servants erode law and justice. This corruption has a direct and powerful effect on economic growth and education, which are cornerstones of a healthy and vibrant society.

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HUMAN RIGHTS

Human rights in Chad have been described as "poor"; for example, Freedom House has designated the country as "Not Free". Chad received a score of 6 for both political rights and civil liberties (with 1 being the most free, 7 being the least free). According to the United States State Department, "The government's poor human rights record deteriorated further during the year; security forces committed numerous serious human rights abuses.” Among the abuses listed were extrajudicial killings, beatings, torture, and rape by security forces; limits on freedom of speech, press and the freedom of assembly; arbitrary arrest and detention; and widespread corruption. Security forces commit these and other abuses with "near total" impunity.

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POWER IT FORWARD

Do a favor, give someone a break, offer help before it's asked for. Move the world around you and it will continue to move. Paying it forward is good work, personal work. Pass it on. Tell others to do the same.

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REFUGEES

There are tens of thousands of refugees from Chad now living in squalor in Camaroon, where the UN is working to provide blankets, medicine and food. In addition, there are many thousands of refugees from Sudan living in similar conditions. Violence is never far below the surface in these tense situations, and many are at risk every day due to internal issues in the camps and due to raids. Raids are conducted by rebels and by those with an interest in eliminating these camps and forcing the refugees back to their countries of origin.