A Wishbook

Play and Equality

"I can't afford to send my children to school. I need them to work on the farm."

"I have the right not to do the work of a big person."

- Abdulkadir Mohammed Walaal, Jowhar


What do you think about what Abdulkadir says?

Remember how Jabarte likes playing football?

Do you think Amina would also like time to play?

Do you girls like to play?

Boys and girls, what games do you play?

Should boys and girls both have time to play? Yes or No

"Girls and boys have equal rights to rest and play"
 UN Convention on the Rights of the Child


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