Mustafa Goes for a Walk

This animation is one of our ‘Unfairy Tales’ series that brings to life the true stories of the Syrian crisis’ youngest survivors.

To know more:

According to the United Nations, both parties to the conflict have committed war crimes violating human rights. As of the end of 2016, the war has killed more than 400,000 people, and more than 6.3 million people are internally displaced in Syria. Over 5.5 million Syrians fled to foreign countries and received a refugee status, where half of them are children. More than 80 per cent of the Syrian children have been harmed by the country's conflict, living in poverty, working instead of going to school or marrying young to survive.

Relevant Curriculum:

General Studies – A Global Perspective: Introduction to Common Issues of Concern
Life and Society (S1-S3) – Rights of the Child (Module 21), International Politics (Module 28), Global Citizenship and Humanitarian Work (Module 29)

Food for Thought:

What did Mustafa experience? What were the difficulties that he encountered? (Hint: family life? Housing/shelter? Toys?)
What were the basic necessities that Mustafa missed from? (Hints: physical/ psychological aspect? Daily necessities for survival?)
Who can help Mustafa? Why?

Extended Reading:

UNICEF HK (2018) - Booklet of UN Convention on the Rights of the Child