Alex How old are the refugees from South Sudan?
Sadly, 63 percent of South Sudanese refugees are under the age of 18. The majority of those fleeing South Sudan are women and children. They are survivors of violent attacks, sexual assault and, in many cases, children are traveling alone.
Why are so many people fleeing South Sudan?
The majority of those fleeing South Sudan are women and children. They are survivors of violent attacks, sexual assault and, in many cases, children are traveling alone. Often, they arrive weak and malnourished. When the rainy season comes, their needs are compounded by flooding, food shortages and disease.
Is there a humanitarian crisis in South Sudan?
South Sudan Refugee Crisis. Spiraling violence, conflict and a severe food shortage have endangered millions of lives. Amid increasing violence and deteriorating conditions, the situation in South Sudan has escalated to a full-blown humanitarian emergency.
Why are there so many Lost Boys in South Sudan?
South Sudan allows free access to Lost Boys/Girls and Sudanese Diaspora from around the world to return to their homeland. As a result, many are now returning to South Sudan to pay it forward and help in the rebuilding of their war-torn country, and to provide humanitarian aid and support.
Sadly, 63 percent of South Sudanese refugees are under the age of 18. The majority of those fleeing South Sudan are women and children. They are survivors of violent attacks, sexual assault and, in many cases, children are traveling alone.
The majority of those fleeing South Sudan are women and children. They are survivors of violent attacks, sexual assault and, in many cases, children are traveling alone. Often, they arrive weak and malnourished. When the rainy season comes, their needs are compounded by flooding, food shortages and disease.
South Sudan Refugee Crisis. Spiraling violence, conflict and a severe food shortage have endangered millions of lives. Amid increasing violence and deteriorating conditions, the situation in South Sudan has escalated to a full-blown humanitarian emergency.
Where was Susan Rubin Suleiman born and raised?
Susan Rubin Suleiman. C. Douglas Dillon Professor of the Civilization of France and Professor of Comparative Literature. Susan Rubin Suleiman was born in Budapest and emigrated to the U.S. as a child with her parents.