I think every teenager is a hero. When we are young we feel so much pain. Go to school is like going to war, people let you down all the time. Sometimes it's very, very difficult to stay strong, but you have to.
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Over 20 million children of conflict are out of school. Education is often forgotten.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Education is often overlooked, especially for children affected by conflict.
Angelina Jolie highlights the urgent issue of children who are denied the opportunity for education due to conflict and war. This quote serves as a reminder of the importance of education and the dire circumstances faced by millions of children worldwide who are out of school because of their situation, calling for greater awareness and action.
Themes
EducationChildrenConflictAwarenessOpportunity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech advocating for educational reforms, one could say, 'Over 20 million children of conflict are out of school. Education is often forgotten.'
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