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A Child's World
In recent decades literally tens of millions of children have been given a new chance to grow and prosper through better medical care, schooling or, in the case of refugees, through the protection of UNHCR and other humanitarian organizations. But despite these accomplishments, life has never been so desperate for many of the world's youngest citizens, including the estimated 25 million children currently uprooted from their homes. In the midst of conflict, education is often seen as a luxury for refugees who are also struggling for food and shelter. But education is not a luxury. It is a basic right, one that is vital in restoring hope and dignity to people driven from their homes, a tool to help them get back on their feet and build a better future. Ensuring access to basic education is our first priority, and UNHCR provides this in all phases of operations such as care and maintenance, local settlement and integration, repatriation and even emergencies.
Refugee Children: Escape from Persecution and War (2007)
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Every day, somewhere in the world, children become refugees. They flee their countries because their lives are in danger and they remain at risk. However, refugee children usually do not understand the reasons… they just feel the fear and run. They take with them only a few things which they can carry. Often there is no room for their most precious possessions and there is no time to gather them. Sometimes refugee children escape with only their dreams and their hopes for the future. This brochure deals with issues facing refugee children and is designed for young readers. It highlights specific issues such as health and education, and tells the stories of several refugee children from
Refugee Teenagers: Escape and Protection from Persecution and War (1999)
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