Linking Bridge with another

1. Presented by Renald G. Inocencio
REFUGEES
OR
DISPLACED
CHILDREN

2. What is
REFUGEES?
The United Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees (UNHCR) defines refugee as “someone
who forced to flee their country due to
persecution, war, or violence, with a well-founded
fear of persecution based on race, religion,
nationality, political opinion, or social group”.

3. What is Internally
Displaced Persons (IDPs)?
 Unlike refugees, IDPs flee their homes but do not cross
international boarders.
 They are not protected by international law and rely on
their own governments for aid.

4. STATISTICS (UN DATA)
There are 21. 3 million refugees and 51% are below
18 years of age.
The highest record so far since WWII.
The refugees and the IDC have something in
common :
They are not in their homes.
They are not secure.

5. Challenges Faced:
Separation from family, friend, and communities.
Limited access to education, healthcare, and basic
needs.
Poor living conditions in camps with inadequate
resources.
Psychological distress due to uncertainty about their
future.

6. Educational Barriers
 Host countries struggle to provide proper education due to
weak systems.
 Long stays in refugee camps lead to shifts in education that
burden teachers and shorten learning time.
 Language barriers and lack of learning materials.
 Exposure to war and violence leads to psycho-social issues.

7. • Quote by Eglantyne Jebb: “All wars, whether just or
unjust, disastrous or victorious , are waged against the
child”.
• Manuel Fontaine (UNICEF, 2018): Children in conflict
zones suffer extreme violence, including use as human
shields, killing, maiming, and forced recruitment.
Children in Conflict Zones

8. Human Rights Violations:
Rape, forced marriage, and abduction are
common tactics in conflicts from Syria,
Yemen, Myanmar, South Sudan, and more.
Children’s rights are disregarded by
unresponsive governments and perpetrators
of violence.

9. Call to Action
 The 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
emphasize inclusive and equitable education for all,
particularly vulnerable children.
 Governments and organizations must prioritize:
Protection of displaced children
Providing quality education and psychological
support.
Ensuring international cooperation to prevent and
address child rights violations

11. QUESTIONS:
1. If your community suddenly had to host
displaced children from a conflict zone, how
would you respond, and what support systems
would you prioritize?

12. QUESTIONS:
2. Do you believe wealthy countries have moral
obligation to accept more refugees, especially
children? Why or why not?
3. Imagine being forced to flee your home as a child
– what would be your greatest concern, and how
should governments address it?

13. THANK
YOU