Millions of children are
returning to school this year. Sadly about one million Syrian children will not
be attending school this year. Recently, UNICEF reported on the one
millionth child refugee from
the conflict in Syria.
One million is a devastating number, especially when one considers
the impact that this will have not only on this generation, but also on the
generations that will follow. It is estimated that more than 768,000 of the
refugees are under 11 years old. One of these is eight-year-old Aya. She has
not been to school for the past two years, but dreams of becoming a doctor one
day so that she can help others.
Despite great efforts made by UNHCR and UNICEF, more work is needed to save
this generation. As refugees, they have already experienced turmoil, fear,
illness, and separation from their families. They now face the threat of child
marriage, child labor, and sex trafficking.
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