[Mhiz Rebecca]

Malala Yousafzai, one of the most well known
activists for refugees, has released a statement
condenming President Donald
Trump’s executive order that blocked
refugees from entering the United States.
Malala Yousafzai
The order which indefinitely bans the people
of Syria from entering the country and
temporarily suspends immigration from
several other Muslim countries took effect
yesterday.
“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,” Malala said in a statement.
“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.”