Burma Link, Karen Student Network Group (KSNG) and Karen Youth Organisation (KYO) | May 30, 2017

This advocacy video is a short version of the full feature documentary film “Unrecognised Leaders, Tomorrow’s Hope” by Burma Link, Karen Student Network Group (KSNG) and Karen Youth Organisation (KYO). The documentary amplifies the voices of displaced ethnic youth who live on the Thailand-Burma border, highlighting their calls for inclusion in political and peace processes, recognition of refugee education certificates, and ongoing support for refugees and refugee education.

The documentary was originally launched in a press conference in Yangon, Burma/Myanmar, on 22 February, 2017. The distribution of this documentary is supported by the Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network and Right to Play.

 

Watch the full feature documentary (English version): https://youtu.be/iXTZSzrm_II
Watch the full feature documentary (Burmese version): https://youtu.be/q7jCcaGilHo

For more information and how to get involved, please visit:
Facebook: facebook.com/voicesofyouthfilm
Website: voicesofyouth.burmalink.org

 

Recommendations:

• National actors and civil society: Include representatives from youth organisations as participants in decision-making and stakeholder meetings;
• National actors: Allow for flexible pathways for refugee students when formulating the Higher Education Development Plan;
• Institutions in Burma: Recognise refugee education;
• Institutions in third countries: Recognise refugee education;
• Donors: Support refugee education until a meaningful volunteer repatriation is possible, including refugee education having been recognised.

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