In Damascus, over 200 Syrian and refugee children commemorate World Children’s Day
Damascus Citadel hosted recreational activities at the end of November. Promoted by a Youth Club and the Syrian Red Crescent, the event helped children to forge a brighter future.
At the entrance, paintings depict works by refugee children made during the activities of Youth Club “We Hope” since the beginning of the year. In the middle, children participate in interactive games. Others raised their voices for children’s rights.
Syrian and refugee children commemorate World Children’s Day in Damascus. ©UNHCR/Vivian Tou’meh
Syrian and refugee children commemorate World Children’s Day in Damascus. ©UNHCR/Vivian Tou’meh
Syrian and refugee children commemorate World Children’s Day in Damascus. ©UNHCR/Vivian Tou’meh
Syrian and refugee children commemorate World Children’s Day in Damascus. ©UNHCR/Vivian Tou’meh
Syrian and refugee children commemorate World Children’s Day in Damascus. ©UNHCR/Vivian Tou’meh
Syrian and refugee children commemorate World Children’s Day in Damascus. ©UNHCR/Vivian Tou’meh
Syrian and refugee children commemorate World Children’s Day in Damascus. ©UNHCR/Vivian Tou’meh
Syrian and refugee children commemorate World Children’s Day in Damascus. ©UNHCR/Vivian Tou’meh
Syrian and refugee children commemorate World Children’s Day in Damascus. ©UNHCR/Vivian Tou’meh
Syrian and refugee children commemorate World Children’s Day in Damascus. ©UNHCR/Vivian Tou’meh
Syrian and refugee children commemorate World Children’s Day in Damascus. ©UNHCR/Vivian Tou’meh
Syrian and refugee children commemorate World Children’s Day in Damascus. ©UNHCR/Vivian Tou’meh
Syrian and refugee children commemorate World Children’s Day in Damascus. ©UNHCR/Vivian Tou’meh
Syrian and refugee children commemorate World Children’s Day in Damascus. ©UNHCR/Vivian Tou’meh
Syrian and refugee children commemorate World Children’s Day in Damascus. ©UNHCR/Vivian Tou’meh
Syrian and refugee children commemorate World Children’s Day in Damascus. ©UNHCR/Vivian Tou’meh
Syrian and refugee children commemorate World Children’s Day in Damascus. ©UNHCR/Vivian Tou’meh
Syrian and refugee children commemorate World Children’s Day in Damascus. ©UNHCR/Vivian Tou’meh
Held in late November at the Damascus Citadel, the event was organized by members of the Youth Club and Syrian Red Crescent volunteers to commemorate World Children’s Day – which takes place every November 20th.
The event – attended by over 200 children, including internally displaced and refugees – aimed to give children a chance to imagine their future and encourage them to see that, with determination, everything is possible. “We’re trying to help Syrian and refugee children giving them the push they need,” said Maya Antaki, a Senior Protection Assistant in UNHCR.
Syrian and refugee children commemorate World Children’s Day in Damascus. ©UNHCR/Gustavo Barreto
Syrian and refugee children commemorate World Children’s Day in Damascus. ©UNHCR/Gustavo Barreto
Syrian and refugee children commemorate World Children’s Day in Damascus. ©UNHCR/Gustavo Barreto
Syrian and refugee children commemorate World Children’s Day in Damascus. ©UNHCR/Gustavo Barreto
Syrian and refugee children commemorate World Children’s Day in Damascus. ©UNHCR/Gustavo Barreto
Syrian and refugee children commemorate World Children’s Day in Damascus. ©UNHCR/Gustavo Barreto
Syrian and refugee children commemorate World Children’s Day in Damascus. ©UNHCR/Gustavo Barreto
In a choir formed by refugee children, the audience could hear various traditional songs. In the final song, written by a Syrian girl, one of the excerpts highlights: “I am a small child and I have many rights”.
“It was enjoyable and entertaining,” said Salsabilah, a 10-year-old Iraqi refugee. “We were able to meet with children from other countries and enjoy our time together.”
The Youth Club “We Hope” is an initiative supported by UNHCR in Syria. The project has enabled a group of young refugees to establish four clubs promoting the teaching of music, art, football and basketball. In this space, refugee children and young people can learn and discover their talents and abilities.
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