“Adults are fighting wars, and the doors of schools are closed for children” | Editorial Talk

“The lives of children who are frightened even by the sound of thunder while attending class…” This is the time when children of school age should be happily attending school in their white and green uniforms. However, in Myanmar, around 7 million children (53%) are losing their right to education due to military offensives and airstrikes. Behind this disruption in education, children are forced into harsh labor for their livelihoods, and from there, they are continuously facing heartbreaking consequences such as becoming victims of human trafficking, becoming child soldiers, and getting married before reaching the legal age. “Adults are fighting wars, and the doors of schools are closed for children.” How will we recover from this disaster? Let's think calmly and deeply. You can listen to and watch the full Mizzima editorial talk at the following link.