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When children and youth are deprived of their right to education, their community is deprived of a sustainable future. It is all the more true with refugees.
Forest Whitaker
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Depriving children of education harms both them and their community's future.

This quote emphasizes that when children and youth are denied access to education, not only are their personal opportunities for growth and development stifled, but the broader community suffers as well. This impact is especially strong in the context of refugees, highlighting the importance of education in creating a sustainable future for individuals and societies alike.

Themes

EducationChildrenCommunityFutureRefugees

In practice

Example use cases

This quote can be used in a speech advocating for educational rights for all children.

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