Refugees

This short film is based on a rhythmic poem by Jenifer Toksvig. Jenifer was inspired by stories and first-hand testimonies from refugees forced to flee their homes and items they took with them. The film is based on a rhythmic poem entitled ‘What They Took With Them’ by Jenifer Toksvig. UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett is joined by actors Keira Knightley, Juliet Stevenson, Peter Capaldi, Stanley Tucci, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kit Harington, Douglas Booth and Jesse Eisenberg, and writer Neil Gaiman, to perform a spoken word poem in support of the #WithRefugees campaign. 5:25

"When you Don’t Exist" imagines a scenario where migration flows would be reversed. As violent unrest causes Europeans to reach Africa, they are forcibly taken by authorities and jailed in refugee camps. 2min.10sec /2013

http://www.colorincolorado.org/booklist/refugee-experience-books-children

The parallel stories, told in their own words, of Ahmad, a Syrian child and Harry, a WWII child refugee, illustrating the challenges that refugees continue to face. 2 min

The first animated film of UNICEFs Unfairy tales, a series highlighting youngest refugees from diverse countries. 1:16/2016

The second episode of Omar’s journey as told in the video Life on hold. He’s about to leave the Choucha refugee camp at the Tunisian border and fly to a new life in Sweden. The short documentary films the young man’s arrival at the airport and the first steps of his resettlement in the country.  7:53

Differentiates between refugees, the internally displaced, and migrants. Their Teacher Resources include games, lesson plans, learning activities, online quizzes, photos, animated and live films created by HCR and Amnesty International, and personal stories, from WWII to the present. Easy to access activities for 21 European languages, and all age levels. They also have a great poster of upturned faces in a refugee boat titled "The only thing stronger than fear is hope."

Ratified by 145 States, it is the key legal document defining who can be called refugees, their rights, and the legal obligations of governments to protect them.

HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH monitors human rights abuses worldwide. Every year, in June, they hold a film festival w/ the film society of Lincoln Center in NY. https//ff.hrw.org/new-york In 2016, a highlight was Documentary that follows a small group of refugees on their nail-biting journey by sea to Greece, and the difficulties in assimilating when they disperse. 55 min. (1st Take Films ) On HRW’s website you can also find a current article and video titled "Greece: Refugees w/ Disabilities Overlooked, Underserved, " and articles on many human rights issues. https://ff.hrw.org/new-york

Formerly known as the Education for All Global Monitoring Report this is an editorially independent, authoritative and evidence-based annual report published by UNESCO. Its mandate is to monitor progress towards the education targets in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework

Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, they welcome volunteers, and work in over 40 countries and 26 US cities. One of their most recent efforts is a partnership with Sesame Workshop, the education arm of Sesame Street. By adapting already existing Muppets programs in culturally appropriate ways, they are working to develop pre-school content to help heal the youngest. You can also go on the IRC website to read the moving stories of the 10 greatest champions of refugees, write to thank them and use their products.

A teacher working in the camps talks about the need for patience, creativity when supplies are unavailable and his pride in a math student who succeeds beyond his expectations 2:28

Samantha Power, former US ambassador to the UN, is eloquent on the subject of refugees. Here is her 2016 speech at the US Institute of Peace.

7 year-old best friends -one German, one Syrian - illustrate acceptance and assimilation. 1:39

A photo speaks 1000 words. Students can view, imagine, write and compare w/ the actual story

Discusses the origins of refugees and compares the number of Christians to Muslims in recent years.

This program addresses issues such as climate change, sustainability, world health, poverty and human rights. In addition they offer cultural excursions, internships, study abroad, service projects and activities at the UN.

One of the young people helped by Freedom from Torture is featured in a short animated film for the BBC in which he describes the pain of being separated from his parents and the difficulties he faced adjusting to life. Ali and his grandmother became separated from his parents as the family attempted to flee Afghanistan when he was only a small child. In the film Ali talks about growing up and going to school in the UK – whilst for a long time not knowing whether his parents were safe.

Against All Odds an online educational game that simulates the experience of fleeing a country, is built on facts and short films, and comes w/ a teacher’s guide that includes exercises, discussion topics and extensive additional resources. Available in 12 languages. http://www.playagainstallodds.ca

Teachunicef’s ACT magazine is geared for 2 levels the Diplomat ed. (Gr. 3-5), Ambassador ed. (6-8). Their Children On The Move focuses on child refugees. Comes with teacher’s guide, and activities involving analysis of data, of photos and video, how to conduct fundraisers, and welcoming newcomers in schools. All materials are aligned to Common Core Standards. https://issuu.com/teachunicef/docs/children_on_the_move_diplomat

One of the young people helped by Freedom from Torture has featured in a short animated film for the BBC in which he describes the pain of being separated from his parents and the difficulties he faced adjusting to life in the UK.

Ali and his grandmother became separated from his parents as the family attempted to flee Afghanistan when he was only a small child. In the film Ali talks about growing up and going to school in the UK – whilst for a long time not knowing whether his parents were safe.

wrestles with the question ‘What makes an asylum seeker from Syria needier than one from Sudan?’ Addresses issues of choice when funds are inadequate.