Young female
activist, Malala Yousafzai took to Facebook on Friday asking President Donald
Trump not to close U.S. doors to defenseless refugee children seeking
asylum in the country. Her plea comes after Trump signed an executive order that
indefinitely suspends entry for Syrian refugees and limits the entry flow of
other refugees into the U.S. Continue to read Malala Yousafzai's statement on
President Trump's latest executive order on refugees…
"I am
heartbroken that today President Trump is closing the door on children, mothers
and fathers fleeing violence and war. I am heartbroken that America is turning
its back on a proud history of welcoming refugees and immigrants — the people
who helped build your country, ready to work hard in exchange for a fair chance
at a new life.
I am
heartbroken that Syrian refugee children, who have suffered through six years
of war by no fault of their own, are singled-out for discrimination.
I am
heartbroken for girls like my friend Zaynab, who fled wars in three countries —
Somalia, Yemen and Egypt — before she was even 17. Two years ago she received a
visa to come to the United States. She learned English, graduated high school
and is now in college studying to be a human rights lawyer.
Zaynab was
separated from her little sister when she fled unrest in Egypt. Today her hope
of being reunited with her precious sister dims.
In this time
of uncertainty and unrest around the world, I ask President Trump not to turn
his back on the world’s most defenseless children and families."
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