More than eight years after over 750,000 Rohingya fled Myanmar to seek refuge in Bangladesh, the community remains the world's largest stateless population, enduring ongoing discrimination, persecution, and violence. Approximately half a million Rohingya children are growing up in the world's largest refugee camp in Bangladesh, where UNICEF and partner organizations continue to provide essential services including clean water, healthcare, protection, nutrition, and education. However, recent funding cuts have led to school closures, pushing many refugee children into early marriage and labor. Bangladesh is facing resource shortages to support the Rohingya refugees amid this prolonged crisis. The root of the crisis lies in the long-standing persecution of the Rohingya, a Muslim minority in Myanmar, which has driven many to flee the country. Discussions are ongoing about the ethical considerations of prioritizing third-country resettlement over repatriation, as many young Rohingya see no future in Myanmar.
Eight years into the Rohingya crisis, about half a million children are growing up in the world’s largest refugee camp in Bangladesh. UNICEF and partners are providing life-saving aid like clean water, healthcare, protection, nutrition and education. With funding cuts to global https://t.co/FKP2LLe3LH
Eight years ago, 750,000+ Rohingya were #ForcedToFlee Myanmar for Bangladesh. As the world’s largest stateless community, they’ve faced generations of discrimination, persecution & violence. Urgent global support is needed to meet their humanitarian needs. — via @Refugees
For the #Rohingya refugees, should third-country resettlement be prioritised over repatriation? Many #Rohingyayouth see no future in #Myanmar. What’s the ethical path forward? Notes @mahfzuparvez https://t.co/ywvA2oN37Y