NEW YORK: Hollywood star George Clooney and his human rights lawyer wife Amal pledged $500,000 to help fund a student march on Washington, giving a huge boost to what is considered an unprecedented youth mobilisation against gun violence. The teenagers, who have grown up with mass shootings at US schools, have vowed to make the tragedy a turning point in America’s deadlocked debate on gun control. “Amal and I are so inspired by the courage and eloquence of these young men and women from Stoneman Douglas High School,” Clooney said in a statement. “In the name of our children Ella and Alexander, we’re donating $500,000 to help pay for this groundbreaking event. The White House says President Donald Trump is supportive of efforts to improve background checks for gun purchases, but many want far more deep-seated reforms.

Source: Pakistan Today February 22, 2018 08:03 UTC