In addition to jeopardizing their physical and mental health, conflict has a devastating effect on millions of displaced children’s education. To ensure that these children and young people get the opportunities they deserve and can rebuild their home countries someday, the international community must support countries hosting them.
GENEVA – Talent might be universal, but opportunity is not. Throughout my life, I have met numerous schoolchildren and university students who were enjoying their studies, acquiring knowledge and skills, making lifelong friends, and working toward their future before a dramatic, life-changing event took it all away. Suddenly, they were in danger and forced to flee their homes. Their talent remained undiminished, along with their enthusiasm and desire, but the opportunity disappeared – sometimes for good.
GENEVA – Talent might be universal, but opportunity is not. Throughout my life, I have met numerous schoolchildren and university students who were enjoying their studies, acquiring knowledge and skills, making lifelong friends, and working toward their future before a dramatic, life-changing event took it all away. Suddenly, they were in danger and forced to flee their homes. Their talent remained undiminished, along with their enthusiasm and desire, but the opportunity disappeared – sometimes for good.