Implications .
If the international community does not support regional nations who are hosting Syrian refugee children in their school systems or initiatives such as No Lost Generation , then underfunding will force programs to be cut back , and less youth will have educational or vocational opportunities . If youth programs do not incorporate youth perspectives , address their psychosocial needs , and build cohesion between both refugee youth and host national youth , then refugee youth may begin to feel marginalized and may be at greater risk for radicalization should the refugee situation remain protracted . If Syrian youth are provided opportunities for education , vocation , and engagement , however , they will be supported to build themselves a better future , less likely to resort to radicalization and violent extremism . Syrian youth need not be a lost generation .
Event Description .
This lesson was based on information found in these sources :
• “ Education of Syrian Refugee Children : Managing the Crisis in Turkey , Lebanon , and Jordan ,” by : Shelly Culberston , Louay Constant // RAND Corporation ( 2015 ).
• “ Lessening the Risk of Refugee Radicalization : Lessons for the Middle East from Past Crises ,” by : Barbara Sude , David Stebbins , and Sarah Weilant // RAND Corporation // Perspective , ( 2015 ).
• “ Unlocking a future for Syria ’ s youth ” Scott Latta , MercyCorps , ( 1 March 2016 ).
• “ Assessment of the Situation of the Syrian refugees in Kurdistan region Iraq ,” by : Mohamed Salman , Migration Policy Centre , European University Institute // MPC Research Report 2012 / 15 .
• “ Lessons Learned from Iraqi Refugees in Jordan ,” by : Carine Allaf / Humanitarian Practice Network , ( 16 October 2012 ).
• 3RP Regional Refugee & Resilience Plan 2016-2017 : In Response to the Syria Crisis // Mid-Year Report ( June 2016 ) // UNHCR .
• “ No Lost Generation Update : January – June 2016 ” UNICEF .
Additional Comments from the Lesson Author .
Resources : � Mercy Corps Quick Facts about the Syrian Refugee Crisis ( as of 16 June 2016 ) � 3RP Regional Refugee & Resilience Plan � No Lost Generation � Supporting Syria & the Region ( London Conference 2016 )
Lesson Author : Ms . Katrina Gehman
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